Sony RX10 V brings AI autofocus from Alpha lineup to bridge cameras with 4K 120fps video

Sony revives the RX10 with AI autofocus, 4K 120fps, and a longer-lasting battery

It comes with AI that tracks birds mid-flight and provides 25x optical zoom with no lens changes required. Sony just revived its most beloved all-in-one body camera with autofocusing AI from its professional Alpha mirrorless lineup. Everything that made the previous generations great is still there. The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens covering 24mm to 600mm at F2.4 to 4.0, the 1.0-type stacked sensor, and the compact form factor. So what's actually new in the RX10 V? What's new is real-time recognition AF, driven by an onboard BIONZ XR AI processor, that automatically identifies people, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and airplanes, and changes how the camera performs in real conditions. Recommended Videos Combined with blackout-free continuous shooting at 30 frames per second and 60 AF/AE calculations per second, this is the first RX10 that can genuinely keep up with an egret changing its direction mid-flight. Besides photography, video got a major leap as well. The RX10 V records 4K at 120 fps (with a relatively narrower field of view), while the RX10 IV tops out at 4K at 30 fps. Battery life improves by 50% over the previous model, with the NP-FZ100 pack delivering approximately 630 shots. There's a new Quad-VGA OLED viewfinder onboard as well, with 3.68 million dots that help you compose clearly in direct sun (via Sony). Is $2,299 worth it for a bridge camera? It's a fair question, especially since the RX10 IV launched at a lower price point: $1,699.99. Here's my honest answer: if you shoot wildlife, birding, sports, or travel and want a single lens that covers your entire range without having to swap lenses all the time, $2,299 buys you something no mirrorless kit offers in a single body. You're paying for the convenience of not having to carry a heavy bag with multiple zoom lenses. Anyway, the Sony RX10 V will be available to purchase in the United States starting in August 2026. Sony's RX10 series has quietly maintained a devoted community of photographers who prefer a single all-in-one body over a multi-lens mirrorless kit, and the RX10 V closes the autofocus gap that previously separated the RX10 from Alpha cameras.

Sony Unveils RX10 V Digital Camera

Sony has unveiled the much-sought-after successor to their legendary RX10 bridge camera. At the forefront of this camera is the very same ZEISS 24-600mm f/2.4-4 Vario-Sonar T* found in the IV. It's sharp, bright, and sits in front of the heart of the camera. That is the Exmor RS 20.1-Megapixel 1.0 Type Stacked Sensor, which delivers detailed image rendering with smooth, natural gradations. The sensor's stacked architecture boosts the camera's readout speed, effectively eliminating rolling shutter distortion. The high-speed continuous frame rates have been upgraded to 30 fps blackout free shooting with AF/AE tracking functionality. This is achieved with 60 AF/AE calculations per second, which ensures that important action can be tracked and captured with confidence. This extends to the newly AI powered subject recognition. New to the RX10 series is real-time subject recognition AF, with human, animal, bird, insect, car, train, and airplane modes. AI-based real-time tracking accurately focuses and tracks so long as the shutter button is half-pressed, or the rear AF-ON function is activated. The integration of Sony's Speed Boost feature, which has been popular in their Alpha series for some time, allows users to capture only the most captivating moments at high speed, reducing the number of shots leading up and following the main sequence. The RX10 V sees many upgrades, including 4K 60p full-pixel readout recording with 5.4K oversampling, 4K 120p recording, improved audio recording, and the introduction of S&Q mode. Stabilization sees big improvements in the area with Active Mode Image Stabilization, which uses a new gyro sensor alongside the latest image stabilization algorithms to provide a highly effective blend of electronic and optical stabilization while you shoot. Enhancing users' ability to creatively express their vision is the new Creative Look feature. This makes it easy to create visual styles for still images and movies right in camera. The RX10 V comes with 12 preset looks, but these can be edited to create custom looks to be used as desired. The camera features an expanded DRO, or Dynamic Range Optimizer. This aids users in capturing more natural looking backlit portraits, simplifying the process to be nearly as easy as when using your smartphone. The RX10 V is sure to be a compelling camera for those looking to stretch their creative legs without hauling around a bulky interchangeable lens camera. Product Highlights: 20.1MP 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor, BIONZ XR Processing Engine with AI Chip, 4K60 Full-Pixel 4:2:2 10-Bit Video, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/2.4-4 Zoom Lens, 24-600mm Zoom Range (35mm Equivalent), AI-Powered Autofocus & Subject Tracking, 4K120 High-Speed Video with Sensor Crop, 3.69m-Dot Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3" 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD, 30 fps Continuous Shooting.