Sony has unveiled the RX10 V, the first new model in its all-in-one RX10 camera series in years, bringing meaningful upgrades for hobbyist photographers who’d rather carry one camera than a bag full of lenses.
The headline addition is AI-powered Real-time Recognition AF. This can identify and track everything from people and animals to birds, insects, cars, trains and even aircraft. Combined with continuous shooting at up to 30fps with full autofocus and auto exposure tracking, Sony says the RX10 V is built to handle fast-moving subjects like wildlife and sports.
The camera sticks with the RX10 formula that made the series popular in the first place. It combines a 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with a ZEISS 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens. This gives photographers everything from wide-angle landscapes to long-range wildlife shots without changing lenses. It can also focus as close as 3cm at the wide end and 72cm when fully zoomed.
Video has also received a healthy boost. The RX10 V can record 4K video at up to 120fps for slow-motion footage. Meanwhile, Sony has added features borrowed from its Alpha cameras, including S-Cinetone, S-Log3, Auto Framing and support for importing up to 16 LUTs. Active image stabilisation is also onboard for steadier handheld shooting.
Elsewhere, Sony has refreshed the camera’s design to better match its Alpha mirrorless range. There’s a larger 3.68-million-dot Quad-VGA OLED electronic viewfinder and a sharper 1.62-million-dot rear display. Additionally, a redesigned grip and button layout should make the camera easier to use while shooting.
Battery life has improved, too. The RX10 V uses Sony’s larger NP-FZ100 battery, which is rated for up to 630 shots on a single charge. This is around 50% more than the previous model.
Other features include Wi-Fi, USB-C, dust and moisture resistance, 4K live streaming and compatibility with Sony’s Creators’ App for remote control and cloud transfers.
The Sony RX10 V is available to pre-order from 9 July, priced at £2,200 / €2,500. It’s a significant investment, but for photographers looking for one camera that can comfortably cover travel, wildlife, sports and everyday photography, Sony’s latest camera looks like one of its most capable yet.
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