Sony
Alpha 9 III
Global shutter sports flagship with 120fps and zero rolling shutter for pro action.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
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 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 9 III
Wins
RX10 V
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX10 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,686,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 9 III
136 × 97 × 83 mm
703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
Alpha 9 III is 68mm thinner than RX10 V but it is also 2mm taller.
Alpha 9 III is 408 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 9 III · 151mm RX10 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 9 III
136 × 97 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 9 III
136 × 83 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 9 III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
RX10 V
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 9 III
✓ 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 9 III
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 9 III supports it
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
ISO min (native)
100 vs 250 — lower is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 9 III
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 120fps
- ✓Zero rolling shutter
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Pre-capture buffer
Cons
- –24.6MP only
- –Premium price
- –Battery drain at max speed
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 9 III or RX10 V?
Alpha 9 III scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for RX10 V — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 9 III and RX10 V?
Alpha 9 III is 24.6 MP and RX10 V is 20.1 MP, so the Alpha 9 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 9 III and RX10 V have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 9 III or the RX10 V?
Alpha 9 III reaches 120 fps electronic. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 9 III and RX10 V?
Alpha 9 III weighs 703 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the Alpha 9 III is 408 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 9 III and RX10 V record 4K video?
Alpha 9 III: 4K up to 120p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 9 III and RX10 V weather sealed?
Alpha 9 III: Yes. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 9 III and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 9 III launched at $5,999 and RX10 V at $2,299. The RX10 V is $3,700 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.