Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V

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Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II compared with Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V
SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX10 IISonyCyber-shot DSC-RX10 V
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2015August 2026
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor RS stacked CMOS with DRAMExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.2 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–12800100–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked processing circuitry and attached DRAM memory1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked CMOS architecture
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 movies–
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 100–12800; extended ISO 64/80; multi-shot noise reduction reaches ISO 25600Standard still-image ISO 100–12800, expandable down to ISO 64
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ XR and AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–200 mm equivalent24–600 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.4–4
Optical zoom8.3×25×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst14 fps30 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 8.8–73.3 mm; 24–200 mm equivalent for 3:2 stills; three-stop ND filterZEISS 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
AutofocusContrast-detection AF with 25-area wide mode; single-shot AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AFFast 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
ShutterMechanical manual mode permits Bulb and 30 seconds to 1/3200 second at f/8 or smaller; maximum speed at f/2.8 is 1/1600 second. Electronic shutter reaches 1/32000 second.Mechanical 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 detailSony specifies approximately 14 fps Speed Priority Continuous with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame, or approximately 5 fps normal continuous shooting. Photography Blog's 16 fps claim conflicts with Sony's specification; Sony's figure is used.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 detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode adds electronic correctionOptical still-image stabilisation; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in flash and Multi Interface Shoe for compatible accessoriesNo 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 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 120 fps
Video detailNTSC/Japanese XAVC S 4K up to 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p; PAL mode up to 25p (Expert Reviews). Up to 100 Mbps; approximately 29-minute recording limit. Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. Separate HFR captures 240/480/960 fps NTSC or 250/500/1000 fps PAL for approximately two or four seconds, using reduced-resolution sensor readout encoded as Full HD; focus and exposure fixed, no audio.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.
AudioStereo recording; LPCM, Dolby Digital or AAC by recording format; microphone input and headphone monitoringBuilt-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″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,620,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailLCD tilts approximately 107° upwards and 42° downwards; no touchscreen (Photography Blog); backlit top settings displayLCD tilts approximately 78° upwards and 48° downwards; touch focus, tracking, shutter and exposure functions; vertical shooting information display
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.70× equivalent magnification0.5-type Quad-VGA OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps selectable refresh
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs630 photographs
Body weight770 g (better)1026 g
Release detailSony's US announcement specifies July 2015 retail availability; Sony Japan specifies 7 August. Earlier models remained in the expanded RX range; no direct replacement inferred.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 mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; 100 Mbps XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 SDXCOne SD card slot compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone outputUSB-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 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC One-touch remote and sharingWi-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-FW50; CIPA maker claim approximately 400 photographs using LCD or 360 using viewfinderNP-FZ100; CIPA maker claim approximately 630 photographs using LCD or 570 using viewfinder
ChargingUSB charging and power supply during shooting or playbackInternal USB-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery support
DimensionsApproximately 129 × 88.1 × 120.6 mm from lens front to viewfinder; 102.2 mm depth from lens front to monitorApproximately 136.4 × 94.5 × 151.3 mm; 131.9 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailSony specifies approximately 770 g body only and 813 g with battery and mediaApproximately 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 box–NP-FZ100 battery, lens cap, accessory shoe cap, lens hood and shoulder strap
ColoursBlack–

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