I took the new Sony RX10 V superzoom and a pro Sony mirrorless camera with 400-800mm lens on a bird photography trip…
Sony surprised the camera community this week with the launch of the new RX10 V, reviving its best-in-class series of bridge cameras.
The mark V comes nine years after the now-discontinued Cyber-shot RX10 IV. It has the same versatile 24-600mm F2.4-4 lens and 20-megapixel 1-inch stacked sensor, but with a refreshed design and Sony’s latest processor and autofocus. It takes the best bridge camera available today crown.
The RX10 V gained a recommended award in my in-depth review. I was able to bag some impressive sample photos, including macro closeups of insects and distant birdlife, thanks to the camera’s 0.49x maximum magnification and 600mm f/4 lens.
I also compared the RX10 V to the older Cyber-shot RX10 IV. It’s a solid upgrade where it matters most, but with a predictable price increase – $2,400 / £2,200 / AU$3,500 – making it a premium pick.
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