Sony RX10 V Review for Wildlife Photographers

Don’t make the mistake I almost did.

When Sony asked if I wanted to review the new RX10 V, I almost passed. It’s a superzoom, and that’s not exactly my normal wheelhouse.

But I figured I’d at least give it a look.

And honestly? I was blown away.

I was not expecting a superzoom to:

  • Track blackbirds in flight
  • Use controls that feel like a full mirrorless camera
  • Offer serious subject-detection AF
  • Shoot at 30 FPS
  • Have a deep buffer
  • Deliver such a sharp 24-600mm lens

And that’s just the start.

No, it’s not replacing a full interchangeable-lens wildlife kit. But it may be the camera you take when you don’t want to carry the big gear, or the camera you hand to a spouse or travel companion who wants reach, speed, and simplicity without a pile of lenses.

Check out the review, and don’t miss the little behind-the-scenes clip at the very end.

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Bev Howard
Bev Howard
19 days ago

It looks impressive but I will continue with my RX101V and my Nikon Z kit. Thanks for the review Steve.

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Mt_Top
20 days ago

My Sony RX10 iv is my go to camera. It can pretty much do everything. I’d buy another one if my current one stopped working. We RX10 lovers have been waiting a long, long time for the version V to appear on the market, kudos to Sony!

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