Sony RX10 V Delivers 30 fps and 4K120 Video, but Stumbles at $2,300
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Updated · PetaPixel · Jul 9
Sony RX10 V Delivers 30 fps and 4K120 Video, but Stumbles at $2,300
3 articles · Updated · PetaPixel · Jul 9
Summary
$2,300 buys a bridge camera that remains highly versatile but falls short of feeling fully modern, with the review calling its overall photographic performance inconsistent despite meaningful upgrades.
30 fps blackout-free shooting, a redesigned Alpha-style body, a 3.69-million-dot EVF and broad subject-recognition autofocus mark clear advances over the 2017 RX10 IV.
Low-light shooting is the main weakness: JPEG quality degrades noticeably by ISO 800, autofocus becomes unreliable in dim or busy scenes, and automatic white balance can skew cool.
4K120 video with 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is the standout, with the RX10 V described as the best bridge camera in its class for video despite missing features like pre-capture.
The verdict is effectively a qualified maybe: it is likely the best all-around bridge camera, but buyers focused on still photography may find the compromises hard to justify.