Sony RX10 V Bridge Camera

IN MORE DETAIL

PREMIUM BRIDGE CAMERA

This continues the series, retaining the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 lens that has defined the range. Rather than replace an already well-regarded optical design, development has focused on processing, subject tracking, video capability and handling, giving existing users a familiar shooting experience backed by faster performance and a more capable imaging pipeline while retaining the convenience of a fixed-lens design.

ZEISS 24-600MM SUPERZOOM LENS

The integrated ZEISS lens covers a 25x optical zoom equivalent to 24-600mm, capturing everything from wide-angle landscapes to distant wildlife, birds, aircraft and sports without changing lenses. Active image stabilisation supports handheld shooting throughout the zoom range, and proved particularly effective at the longest focal lengths during hands-on testing towards 600mm. The bright f/2.4-4 aperture and 11-blade diaphragm produce smooth background blur for portraits and close-up subjects. Autofocus, continuous shooting and subject recognition remain fully available across the zoom range, including at 600mm. Close-focusing has been refined to a maximum magnification of 0.42x at the wide end and 0.49x at telephoto, extending the camera’s range to flowers and insects alongside distant wildlife.

AUTOFOCUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING

The BIONZ XR processor works with a dedicated AI Processing Unit for faster subject recognition and more advanced tracking than previous models. Real-time Recognition AF detects humans, animals, birds, insects, vehicles and aircraft, with a newly added Auto mode, while continuous shooting reaches up to 30fps blackout-free with AF and AE tracking for fast-moving action. During hands-on testing, autofocus tracked birds and small mammals with confidence, and Bird Eye AF consistently locked onto subjects that would previously have needed more careful positioning.

Updated processing also improves colour reproduction and high ISO performance, and adds 12 Creative Looks, HEIF recording and lossless compressed RAW options. Expanded D-Range Optimiser controls tonal gradation more precisely, and the Soft Skin Effect has been refined for more natural portraits, together giving greater flexibility across capture and post-production.

VIDEO WORKFLOW

Video inherits features from the Cinema Line and Alpha cameras: 4K recording up to 120p (cropped), 4K60p without crop, S-Cinetone, S-Log3 and LUT preview for more efficient colour grading. A Digital Audio Interface supports compatible microphones, alongside USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps), 4K live streaming, compatibility with Sony’s Creators’ App and improved wireless transfer for a streamlined workflow from capture to delivery. A single SD card slot supports UHS-I and faster UHS-II media for improved write performance during burst shooting and high-quality video.

REFINED HANDLING

A larger 3.68-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder replaces the camera’s 2.35-million-dot finder, alongside a higher-resolution tilting touchscreen with the latest touch interface and vertical menu orientation. A dedicated Still, Movie and S&Q mode dial, AF-ON button, revised focus controls, USB-C Power Delivery and 5GHz Wi-Fi streamline day-to-day operation, bringing handling much closer to Sony’s Alpha mirrorless cameras than previous generations. During hands-on use, Intelligent Auto proved capable for quick, high-quality results, while switching to more advanced shooting modes remained intuitive for photographers wanting greater creative control.

The weather-sealed body retains dedicated zoom, focus and aperture rings for direct control without relying on menus. Battery life is improved through the NP-FZ100 rechargeable battery,, extending endurance to up to 630 shots using the monitor, up from approximately 400 shots on the previous generation. Extensive customisation, direct lens controls and the integrated zoom combine to provide a familiar shooting experience while retaining the simplicity of a fixed-lens camera

SPECIFICATIONS

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Sony RX10 V Bridge Camera
• Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
• Lens cap
• Accessory shoe cap
• Lens hood
• Shoulder strap