Expert Take: Sony RX10 V Real World Performance
The Sony RX10 V is the everyday camera I'd recommend if you're looking for professional-level results without carrying a bag full of lenses. In your hand, it feels substantial and well balanced without feeling overly bulky. The grip provides you a secure and comfortable hold, which matters most when you're shooting for long periods of time or working with the extended zoom.
It's strength lies in its versatility. The long zoom makes the RX10 V a practical camera for travel, wildlife photography, sports, family events, in addition to everyday shooting. You can move from wide scenes to distant subjects quickly without changing lenses. For photographers or creatives who are looking for strong 4K video capabilities, fast autofocus, excellent image quality, and an all-in-one camera, the RX10 V is a compelling choice. It not only feels like a serious camera in your hands, but maintains an overall comprehensive user experience that is straightforward.
— Rosemary Ryan, B&H Camera Expert
- 4K60 video recording with 5.4K oversampling and no sensor crop
- High-speed 4K120 recording with sensor crop for slow-motion video
- 10-bit 4:2:2 recoding in All-Intra, XAVC S, and XAVC HS video formats
- S-Cinetone color profile for cinematic color without grading and beautiful skin tones
- S-Log3 color profile for advanced color grading and postproduction flexibility
- Supports up to 16 user-imported LUTs for accurate real-time monitor preview
- S&Q mode for slow/fast-motion playback and Shot Marks for easy still-image extraction
- Intelligent subject recognition modes include human, animal, bird, insect, car, train, airplane, and auto
- Real-Time Tracking accurately focuses and locks onto a subject when the shutter button is half-pressed
- Touch Tracking enables you to select subjects directly by pressing the touchscreen monitor
- 575 phase-detection points cover approximately 70.6% of the frame
- High-capacity NP-FZ100 battery for over 50% more stamina than the RX10 IV for up to 630 stills on LCD per charge
- Multi-interface hot shoe for compatibility with Sony microphones and four- or two-channel LPCM recording at 48 kHz, 24-bit
- 3" 1.62m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD monitor with horizontal and vertical info display options
- 0.5" 3.69m-dot Quad-VGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.78x magnification
- Redesigned grip, multi-selector, AF-on button, and two control dials for convenient control
- Dust- and moisture-resistant design for use in challenging environments
- Single UHS-I/II SDXC/SDHC card slot for internal recording in maximal quality
- SuperSpeed 10 Gb/s USB-C interface allows for fast data transfer and power input
- Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi and Creators' App compatibility simplify mobile file transfers
- Micro-HDMI monitor output, 3.5mm microphone input and headphone output jacks
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Sony RX10 V Reviews
Not very usable.
Terrible noise at requisite iso / shutter settings for most images you’d want to shoot due to the 9 year old sensor. Something is wrong with mine. Though it seems impossible for a mirrorless camera to backfocus, mine definitely does. I thought others were crazy when stating their rx10v cameras were “backfocusing”. Unfortunately I don’t shoot with it much and by the time I finally put it together that my copy has the issue I’m outside of the return window for b&h so I’m stuck with it. Of course, Sony being Sony will deny the fact that a large majority of the units out there have this issue and won’t offer repair or any other solution unless the purchaser approaches them. I’m dreading the fight this is about to be. To those who bought this camera - Test your focus accuracy at 15’ with a cheap focus target at 600 f4. It won’t be what you’d expect. Explains why I’ve never had any luck producing a decent image with this camera. My rx10iv with all of its faults had better focus and iq than this rx10v. I’ve tested my a1ii with 600 f4 and focus is bang on. Obviously it’s a $20k+ kit and you get what you pay for but at 15 feet I’d think any 600mm should be able to focus accurately. This doesn’t affect all of the cameras but it does affect quite a bit of them from what we are seeing in forums. Do yourself a favor and test your focus accuracy within the return window period.
loving my new rx10 v
ive had a model rx10 IV for about a year and liked it a lot. i also have a Nikon p1000. you can tell i'm a fan of bridge cameras. the p1000 has a zoom that nothing , not even the sony can beat (24-3000) but that is where the real comparison ends. the Zeiss lens of the sony just beats that nikon all over the place. a lot of professionals have reviewed the new rx10 V and said words to the effect that is a nce camera but not for professionals. well, im not a pro and this camera is DEFINITELY for me. the model IV was great but when i got the V it blew it out of the water. not quite but darn near. much easier to grab focus. sharp as a tack. switching to a more standard Sony menu is also a great help (now that i have learned it). i do a lot of birding and the 600mm zoom is great. the incredible frame rate for fast shooting is unbeatable for fast moving subjects. before i go on too long let me summarize my feelings. yes, its expensive. BUT what a camera. it will do just about everything easily and simply. if you would rather spend many thousands more and carry a bunch of lenses around , fine. i choose to 'POINT AND SHOOT!"