Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30

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Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V compared with Cyber-shot DSC-W30
SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX10 VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W30
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026February 2006
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1.0-type–
Sensor typeExmor RS stacked CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm–
Effective resolution20.1 MP6 MP
Largest image5472 × 36482816 × 2112
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range100–1280080–1000
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked CMOS architecture1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 6.2 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker sheet
Image formats–JPEG Fine or Standard; native 2816 × 2112, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; no RAW recording
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–12800, expandable down to ISO 64–
Image processorBIONZ XR and AI processing unitReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–600 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.4–4f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom25×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst30 fps–
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; maker UK specifies actual 9.1–210 mm and 24–600 mm equivalent; 72 mm filter thread; no built-in ND filterCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.3–18.9 mm; optional VAD-WB adaptor supports conversion lenses and 30 mm filters
AutofocusFast 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 trackingMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto
ShutterMechanical 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 secondAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second in original maker table
Burst detailUp 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.Original Japanese launch sheet specifies up to three native 6 MP Fine JPEG frames or 98 VGA Standard frames; current UK support instead lists seven shots with approximately 0.8-second intervals without quality qualification; no headline frame rate inferred
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction–
FlashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash; maker flash sync up to 1/2000 secondAutomatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; current UK maker lists reach 0.2–7.3 m wide or 0.3–4.0 m telephoto without ISO qualification; no hot shoe
Exposure controls1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAutomatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including High Sensitivity; no manual aperture or shutter control; original Japanese maker limits ordinary auto to ISO 320, while high-sensitivity mode reaches ISO 1000
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detail3840 × 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.MPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo (Reviewed); original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; optical zoom cannot change during recording (Reviewed)
AudioBuilt-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
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2″
Screen dots1,620,00085,000
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYes–
Display detailLCD tilts approximately 78° upwards and 48° downwards; touch focus, tracking, shutter and exposure functions; vertical shooting information display2-inch TFT LCD with 85,000 dots and optical real-image finder; display can show a histogram or be switched off
Viewfinder detail0.5-type Quad-VGA OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps selectable refresh–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYesNo
Battery life (maker's claim)630 photographs400 photographs
Body weight1026 g123 g (better)
Release detailSony US specifies August 2026 retail availability; UK preorders opened on 9 July, which is not the retail release date. Full maker specifications are available.Original US maker release dated 13 February 2006 says the W30 is available that month, giving the earliest sourced retail month; Japanese first sale follows on 10 March 2006
Recording mediaOne SD card slot compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot
PortsUSB-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 30pUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV output and DC input; separate USB and AV cables in original maker accessories list; PictBridge direct printing
Wireless connectionsWi-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; CIPA maker claim approximately 630 photographs using LCD or 570 using viewfinderSupplied NP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original Japanese maker CIPA claim 400 photographs, also supported by original US launch release; current UK support instead lists 160 shots or 80 minutes
ChargingInternal USB-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery supportSupplied BC-CSG external battery charger
DimensionsApproximately 136.4 × 94.5 × 151.3 mm; 131.9 mm depth from lens front to monitor89.8 × 59 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); original maker gives 20.4 mm at the thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 1026 g body only or 1111 g with battery and memory cardOriginal Japanese maker approximately 123 g camera only or 153 g shooting weight; current UK support instead lists 133 g body and 181 g with accessories
MaterialsDust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed completely dustproof or moistureproofAluminium front panel in original Japanese maker launch description
Colours–Silver, blue or white in original Japanese maker launch list; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, lens cap, accessory shoe cap, lens hood and shoulder strapNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap and software

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