Sony Electronics Introduces RX10 V - The Fifth Generation of the All-in-One Super Zoom Camera for Travel, Wildlife, and Sports Photography

Sony Electronics announces the RX10 V, the fifth generation of its RX10 all-in-one camera series. A single body covers wide-angle to super-telephoto through a large-aperture ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm*1 (25x optical zoom) F2.4-4.0 lens.

The RX10 V keeps the series' resolution, super-telephoto reach, and integrated lens design, and adds AI-powered Real-time Recognition AF (auto focus) for accurate subject identification. Paired with blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 30 fps*2 (frames per second) with full 60 fps/sec. AF/AE (auto exposure) tracking, it holds focus on fast, unpredictable subjects. A 20.1 megapixels (approximately effective) 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR™ processing engine drive both stills and up to 4K 120p*3 video, covering a wide variety of scenarios spanning from everyday moments to wildlife to school sports. The large aperture and 1.0-type sensor render soft, natural background blur.

The RX10 V borrows its button layout and grip design from the α™ (Alpha™) mirrorless series for intuitive control. A larger*4 Quad-VGA OLED electronic viewfinder shows fine detail clearly in bright sun or indoors, helping you compose precisely. The Z-series NP-FZ100 battery extends still shooting to approximately 630 shots*5, roughly 50% more than the previous model*4.

"The RX10 series camera became a cult classic because it is a joy to shoot with in real life scenarios, and its range is unparalleled in a compact camera body. With the camera's fifth generation we are bringing valuable features from our Alpha line to make the RX10 V an unbeatable choice for any passionate wildlife, birding, or sports photographer," said Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics.

Pricing and Availability: The RX10 V will be available for a suggested retail price of $2,299.99 US / $2,899.99 CAD from August 2026.

RX10 V Key Features

Wide-angle to super-telephoto image quality in one camera

A ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* F2.4-4.0 zoom covers 24mm to 600mm*1 (25x) with optical image stabilization, spanning everyday shots to sports and wildlife. Macro focusing reaches approximately 3cm (1.18-inches) at 24mm*1 and approximately 72cm (28.3-inches) at 600mm*1 for tele-macro.

The BIONZ XR™ image processing engine keeps noise low at mid-to-high ISO, including indoors and in low light. Skin tones, skies, and greenery hold high resolution with accurate color and texture.

Twelve Creative Look presets set color and texture in-camera, and you can customize each one. The updated D-Range Optimizer (DRO) balances highlights and shadows across a wider range, up to Lv8, lifting shadows in strong backlight for more natural portraits.

AI-powered subject recognition and high-speed performance

Real-time Recognition AF, driven by an AI-processing unit, recognizes people, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and airplanes, with an Auto mode that identifies the subject type for you.*6 Human pose estimation tracks people even when they turn away or wear helmets or sunglasses. Touch a subject to start Real-time Tracking, which follows it steadily while you focus on composition.

Track fast movement and capture decisive moments up to 30 fps2 while keeping your view uninterrupted with blackout-free continuous shooting. Up to 60 AF/AE calculations per second7 maintains precise focus and exposure on wildlife, sports, and other fast-moving, unpredictable subjects, so you can stay locked on the action from start to finish.

The Continuous Shooting Speed Boost function*2 increases burst speed when selected during a sequence.

Video features

The RX10 V records up to 4K 120p video*3, including 4K slow motion at up to 5x*8. Active Mode stabilization steadies handheld footage. The Multi Interface (MI) Shoe™ supports a digital audio signal with compatible microphones (sold separately) for clean recording. AI subject recognition also drives an Auto Framing function*9 that keeps the subject centered during recording.

S-Cinetone™ gives cinematic color straight away, and S-Log3 leaves room for post-production grading. You can import up to 16 user LUTs and monitor the graded look while shooting in Log.*10 Time-lapse and still-image extraction with Shot Mark round out the video tools.

Handling and reliability

A 0.5-type Quad-VGA OLED viewfinder with approximately 3.68 million dots and approximately 0.78x magnification*11 shows the subject clearly for composition. A 3.0-type LCD monitor, upgraded to approximately 1.62 million dots, displays fine detail.

The NP-FZ100 battery supports approximately 630 shots*5 per charge, roughly 50% more*4 than the previous model.

A button layout and grip based on the α series, plus a responsive eight-direction multi-selector, keep operation intuitive even through the viewfinder.

A dust- and moisture-resistant design*12 suits varied conditions, and Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) handles fast, stable transfers.*13 USB Type-C® supports high-speed transfer and 4K 30p live streaming.

Creators' App connects the RX10 V to your smartphone to send files to the cloud or phone, control the camera remotely, and update software.

The RX10 V product video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/XYfDVdebdsw

SOURCE Sony Electronics, Inc.