Sony RX10 V: The Ultimate 25x Superzoom Camera

Sony unveils the RX10 V, the fifth-generation model in its acclaimed RX10 series of all-in-one superzoom cameras. Aimed at travellers, wildlife photographers and content creators who want a single body that covers everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto, the Sony RX10 V pairs a 24-600mm ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens with a stacked 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor and three new processors dedicated to real-time subject recognition.

Sony RX10 V superzoom camera action photography sample — Photo taken with the Sony RX10 V

A 25x zoom built for every scenario

The heart of the Sony RX10 V is its ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* F2.4-4.0 lens, spanning 24mm to 600mm with optical image stabilisation and macro focusing from roughly 3cm at the wide end. The stacked 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor delivers around 20.1 effective megapixels, and the BIONZ XR processor keeps noise low even at higher ISO settings and in dim light. Twelve Creative Look presets let photographers adjust colour and texture in-camera, while an upgraded D-Range Optimizer balances shadows and highlights up to level 8.

Real-time Recognition AF at up to 30fps

Three new processors give the RX10 V Real-time Recognition AF, which identifies people, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and planes and tracks them automatically in auto mode. Combined with blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 30fps and AF/AE calculations up to 60 times per second, the camera is built to keep fast-moving subjects in focus without missing the decisive moment.

Sony RX10 V puffin in flight captured with Real-time Recognition AF — Puffin in flight, photographed with the Sony RX10 V (©Alex Pansier)

4K 120p video and creator-friendly features

Video shooters get 4K 120p recording for slow motion up to 5x, Active Mode stabilisation for handheld clips, and a Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio support for compatible microphones. AI-assisted Auto Framing keeps subjects centred automatically, while S-Cinetone and S-Log3 with LUT support add creative flexibility. A redesigned, larger Quad-VGA OLED viewfinder and a 3.0-type LCD with roughly 1.62 million dots round out the handling, alongside a NP-FZ100 battery good for about 630 shots per charge, dust and splash resistance, Wi-Fi and USB-C with 4K 30p livestreaming support.

Sony RX10 V all-in-one superzoom camera sample photo — Photo taken with the Sony RX10 V (©Gustav Kiburg)

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Pricing and availability

The Sony RX10 V is available for pre-order from 9 July 2026, priced at €2,499. Full specifications and purchasing details are available via Sony Belgium.