Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50

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Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V compared with Cyber-shot DSC-W50
SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX10 VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W50
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026March 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 CCD; original manual specifies approximately 6,003,000 effective and 6,183,000 total pixels
Image formats–Fine or Standard JPEG; 2816 × 2112 native, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode
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 noise reduction; JPEG recording rather than RAW files
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; Hong Kong launch sheet instead labels the family Vario-Sonnar
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 trackingFive-area multi-point or centre AF, single or monitoring operation, focus presets and illuminator; ordinary focus 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 secondSony NZ specifies Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program 1–1/2000 second; UK support lists Auto 1–1/2000 second
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.Maker specifies three native 6 MP Fine frames with approximately 0.7-second intervals; 98 VGA Standard frames are a separate reduced-resolution sequence; no headline fps 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; ISO Auto range 0.2–4.2 m wide or 0.3–2.2 m telephoto; ISO 1000 reaches 7.3 m wide or 4.0 m telephoto
Exposure controls1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, Program or seven scene modes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 or 1000; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering
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 at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo, Standard approximately 17 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8 fps; no zoom during recording (Popular Photography)
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″2.5″
Screen dots1,620,000115,000
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYes–
Display detailLCD tilts approximately 78° upwards and 48° downwards; touch focus, tracking, shutter and exposure functions; vertical shooting information displayTFT LCD and optical real-image finder; manual gives 115,200 dots, while maker support rounds this to 115,000; histogram and adjustable brightness
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 photographs390 photographs
Body weight1026 g127 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 states early March availability; Hong Kong maker launch specifies mid-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
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 30pMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono AV output and DC input; PictBridge 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 viewfinderNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original manual CIPA claim approximately 390 shots with LCD on or 500 off; current NZ support agrees with 390 shots or 195 minutes, whereas UK support lists 300 shots or 195 minutes
ChargingInternal USB-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery supportExternal BC-CSG battery charger
DimensionsApproximately 136.4 × 94.5 × 151.3 mm; 131.9 mm depth from lens front to monitor88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); Sony NZ gives 19.7 mm minimum thickness
Weight detailApproximately 1026 g body only or 1111 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 127 g body only or 157 g with accessories in maker support
MaterialsDust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed completely dustproof or moistureproofSony NZ describes a full metal body; original US launch release describes a metal alloy body
Colours–Silver or black in original Hong Kong 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, power cord, AV/USB multi-connecting cable, wrist strap, instructions and Cyber-shot Viewer software

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