Sony's RX10 V Superzoom Finally Arrives With A New Design And 4K 120p Video

It's priced at a mind-blowing $2,300.

Sony has finally unveiled the RX10 V, a superzoom compact camera that comes with a 24-600mm optical zoom lens and 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor. The design has been overhauled compared to the nine-year-old RX10 IV for a more modern look and adds faster speeds, an updated autofocus system and far better video specs. The catch is the $2,300 price, which makes this one of the most expensive compact cameras on the market.

As before, the RX10 V offers tourists, street shooters and others incredible reach thanks to the 9.1-210mm (24-600mm equivalent) f2.4-4.0 lens. The 20.1MP 1-inch stacked sensor appears unchanged and should deliver good-quality images, even in low light, with minimal rolling shutter distortion. It's disappointing that Sony didn't upgrade the resolution, though, especially considering the camera's price. The new model also lacks the RX10 IV's built-in flash.

The new model does have a new...

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