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Sony Alpha 7 V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V

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SonyAlpha 7 VSonyCyber-shot DSC-RX10 V
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025August 2026
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessBridge
Sensor formatFull frame1.0-type
Sensor typePartially stacked Exmor RS CMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution33 MP20.1 MP
Largest image7008 × 46725472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–51200100–12800
Sensor detailApproximately 35.7 million total pixels; partially stacked full-frame sensor with optical low-pass filter. Sony's up-to-16-stop dynamic-range claim applies to stills with the mechanical shutter, not a review measurement.1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked CMOS architecture
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF and RAW in Sony ARW 6.0 format; single-image effective resolution is 33 MP, distinct from software composite or enlarged output–
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–51200; expanded ISO 50–204800. Movie ISO 100–51200, expandable to 102400.Standard still-image ISO 100–12800, expandable down to ISO 64
Image processorBIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing functionsBIONZ XR and AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–24–600 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/2.4–4
Optical zoom–25×
Lens mountSony E-mount–
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst30 fps30 fps
Lens detail–ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; maker UK specifies actual 9.1–210 mm and 24–600 mm equivalent; 72 mm filter thread; no built-in ND filter
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF with up to 759 phase-detection points; recognition for humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aeroplanes, plus automatic subject selection. Maker claims up to 94% frame coverage; AF-S detection down to EV −4 with an F2.0 lens at ISO 100.Fast Hybrid phase/contrast AF; up to 575 phase-detection points over approximately 70.6% of image area; recognises humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aeroplanes, with automatic subject selection and touch tracking
ShutterElectronic shutter 1/16000 second to 30 seconds; mechanical shutter 1/8000 second to 30 seconds plus Bulb; full-frame flash sync 1/250 secondMechanical 30 seconds and Bulb to 1/1000 second at f/2.4–f/7.1, or 1/2000 second at f/8 or smaller; electronic 30 seconds to 1/16000 second
Burst detailHi+ up to 30 fps electronically with AF/AE tracking and 14-bit RAW, or 10 fps mechanically. Electronic Hi+ is blackout-free; speed depends on lens, card, format and shooting conditions. Pre-capture can retain up to one second before full shutter press. Maker maximum-speed buffer figures include 185 Fine JPEG, 95 RAW or 35 lossless-compressed RAW photographs under its test conditions.Up to 30 fps with electronic shutter and AF/AE tracking; blackout-free view; Continuous Shooting Speed Boost changes speed during a sequence. Rate can fall depending on shooting conditions.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker claims 7.5 stops at the centre and 6.5 at the periphery under CIPA 2024 pitch/yaw/roll conditions with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Dynamic Active movie mode adds more crop than Active mode.Optical still-image stabilisation; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction
Flash–No built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash; maker flash sync up to 1/2000 second
Exposure controls–1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps3840 × 2160 at 120 fps
Video detailInternal 4K up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL in APS-C/Super 35 mode; full-frame 4K 60p/50p uses 7K oversampling with 4K Angle of View Priority on. XAVC S and XAVC HS support 10-bit 4:2:2; XAVC S-I 4K reaches 60p/50p. No RAW movie output. USB streaming is separate, up to 4K 30p/25p or Full HD 60p/50p.3840 × 2160 up to 119.88p NTSC or 100p PAL; 4K 120p has a narrower angle of view. XAVC HS H.265 and XAVC S H.264 include 10-bit 4:2:2 modes; All-Intra 4K reaches 59.94p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUTs, proxy recording and time-lapse supported; S&Q mode does not record audio.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone; LPCM recording; digital two/four-channel audio with compatible shoe accessories; 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots2,095,1041,620,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFour-axis multi-angle TFT; approximately 98° upwards, 40° downwards, 180° sideways and 270° rotation; dots count colour subpixelsLCD tilts approximately 78° upwards and 48° downwards; touch focus, tracking, shutter and exposure functions; vertical shooting information display
Viewfinder detail0.5-type OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps display0.5-type Quad-VGA OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps selectable refresh
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)750 photographs630 photographs
Body weight610 g1026 g
Release detailSony Europe's announcement states body availability to purchase from 2 December 2025; Sony Japan specifies 19 December 2025. The Japanese ILCE-7M5M lens kit followed on 10 April 2026 rather than the body's date.Sony US specifies August 2026 retail availability; UK preorders opened on 9 July, which is not the retail release date. Full maker specifications are available.
Recording mediaSlot 1 accepts CFexpress 2 Type A or UHS-I/II SD; slot 2 accepts UHS-I/II SDOne SD card slot compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsFull-size HDMI Type A; two USB-C ports, port 1 at 10Gbps USB 3.2 and port 2 at 480Mbps USB 2.0; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe with digital audioUSB-C supporting USB 3.2 10 Gbps; Micro HDMI Type D; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; USB streaming up to 4K 30p
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, including Wi-Fi 6E at 2.4/5/6 GHz where regional rules permit; Bluetooth 5.3; no NFCWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0; Creators’ App for transfers and remote control; supported bands vary by region
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; maker CIPA claim approximately 750 photographs using the monitor or 630 using the viewfinderNP-FZ100; CIPA maker claim approximately 630 photographs using LCD or 570 using viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera USB-C charging and power supply; USB Power Delivery supportedInternal USB-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery support
DimensionsApproximately 130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm maximum; 72.3 mm depth from grip to monitorApproximately 136.4 × 94.5 × 151.3 mm; 131.9 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 610 g body only or 695 g with battery and memory card. Photography Blog's narrative mislabels 695 g as excluding battery/card; TechRadar lists 659 g. Main weight follows Sony's exact body-only specification.Approximately 1026 g body only or 1111 g with battery and memory card
Materials–Dust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed completely dustproof or moistureproof
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup, according to Sony UKNP-FZ100 battery, lens cap, accessory shoe cap, lens hood and shoulder strap

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