Sony
RX10 IV
1-inch bridge with 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, 24fps AF tracking, and pro video features.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Sep 2017
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 8.9 years newer.
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Wins
RX10 IV
Wins
RX10 V
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARX10 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- ARX10 IV has higher 1080p max frame rate (1000 fps vs 240 fps)
- BRX10 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- ARX10 IV has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 10 fps)
- ARX10 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (249 frames vs 120 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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RX10 IV
133 × 94 × 145 mm
1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.63 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)
RX10 IV is 4mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 6mm thinner than RX10 V.
RX10 IV is 16 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 145mm RX10 IV · 151mm RX10 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
RX10 IV
133 × 94 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.
RX10 IV
133 × 145 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
RX10 IV
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
RX10 V
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
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
RX10 IV
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 94, 145
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…
1080p max frame rate
1000 fps vs 240 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD, MP4
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
249 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.265…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,686,400 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.1 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RX10 IV
Pros
- ✓24–600mm reach
- ✓24fps with AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Strong all-in-one travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large bridge body
- –Expensive for sensor size
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, RX10 IV or RX10 V?
RX10 V scores 5.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for RX10 IV — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the RX10 IV and RX10 V?
Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.
Do the RX10 IV and RX10 V have in-body image stabilization?
RX10 IV has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the RX10 IV or the RX10 V?
RX10 IV reaches 24 fps mechanical. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the RX10 IV and RX10 V?
RX10 IV weighs 1095 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the RX10 IV is 16 g lighter.
Do the RX10 IV and RX10 V record 4K video?
RX10 IV: 4K up to 29.97p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the RX10 IV and RX10 V weather sealed?
RX10 IV: Yes. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the RX10 IV and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
RX10 IV launched at $1,699 and RX10 V at $2,299. The RX10 IV 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.