Upgrade Guide

Sony RX100 III→Sony RX100 V

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

RX100 III

£275 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

RX100 V

£360 used (+£85)

2016

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the RX100 III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the RX100 V

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	RX100 III	RX100 V
Price	£275 used	£360 used
Released	2014	2016	↑
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch CMOS	20.1MP 1-inch CMOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/60 (XAVC S)	4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2
Autofocus	25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF, Lock-on AF	315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS
Burst Rate	10fps (2.9fps with AF-S per frame)	24fps with AF/AE tracking	↑
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~220 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	290g (with battery and card)	299g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Pop-up OLED EVF, 1.44M dots	Pop-up OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up	3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8
Memory Cards	Single SD / Memory Stick slot	Single SD / Memory Stick slot

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