Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Sony
RX10 V
Fifth-gen 1-inch bridge with ZEISS 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, BIONZ XR + AI AF, 30fps blackout-free bursts, 4K 120p video, and NP-FZ100 battery — successor to RX10 IV.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
RX10 V is 8 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
RX10 V
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 20.1 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 6mm narrower and 69mm thinner than RX10 V but it is also 2mm taller.
Alpha 7 V is 416 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 151mm RX10 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 95 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
RX10 V
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
RX10 V: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Car/Train
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
RX10 V
Pros
- ✓24–600mm f/2.4–4 ZEISS 25x zoom
- ✓20.1MP stacked Exmor RS + BIONZ XR / AI AF
- ✓30fps blackout-free with AF/AE tracking
- ✓4K 60p / 4K 120p + S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓NP-FZ100 (~630 shots) + USB-C PD
Cons
- –1-inch sensor vs interchangeable systems
- –Large bridge body (~1111 g)
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –Premium $2,299 MSRP
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 7 V or RX10 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for RX10 V — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and RX10 V?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and RX10 V is 20.1 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and RX10 V have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 V or the RX10 V?
Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and RX10 V?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 416 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and RX10 V record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and RX10 V weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 630 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 V and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and RX10 V at $2,299. The RX10 V is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.