Upgrade Guide

Sony RX100 V→Sony A5000

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

You own

Sony

RX100 V

£360 used

2016

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A5000

£78 used (-£282)

2014

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the RX100 V. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the A5000

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 V	A5000
Price	£360 used	£78 used
Released	2016	2014	↓
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch CMOS	20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2	Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus	315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF	25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	24fps with AF/AE tracking	3.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~220 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	299g (with battery and card)	269g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Pop-up OLED EVF, 2.36M dots	None (rear screen only)
Screen	3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up	3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD / Memory Stick slot	Single SD slot

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