Sony announced the RX10 V on 9 July 2026, its first update to the RX10 line in nine years, and it lands in Australia in late July at $3,499 AUD. The sensor and 24-600mm ZEISS lens are unchanged from the RX10 IV, but the autofocus, burst speed, video specs and battery life have all jumped significantly. If you already own an RX10 IV, the upgrade is worth it mainly for video work and fast-moving subjects; if you're buying your first all-in-one superzoom, the RX10 V is simply the better camera to buy today.
In this article
- What's new in the Sony RX10 V?
- Sony RX10 V vs RX10 IV: full spec comparison
- Is the upgrade worth it for photographers?
- Is the upgrade worth it for video creators?
- Price and availability in Australia
- FAQ
What's new in the Sony RX10 V?
The RX10 V keeps the same 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor and ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 lens that made the RX10 IV a favourite for travel, wildlife and sport. What changes is everything around that core: a new BIONZ XR processor paired with a dedicated AI processing unit, 575 phase-detection autofocus points (up from 315), blackout-free shooting at up to 30fps, and a video spec sheet that finally catches up to Sony's Alpha cameras, including uncropped 4K60, 4K120 slow motion, S-Log3 and S-Cinetone.
Battery life also gets a real boost. The RX10 V switches to the NP-FZ100 battery used across Sony's Alpha range, rated at approximately 630 shots per charge, more than 50% better than the RX10 IV's NP-FW50 and its 400-shot rating. USB-C replaces the old Micro-USB port, and the body picks up a joystick and control layout closer to a modern Alpha camera.
24-600mm all-in-one superzoom with AI autofocus, 30fps burst and uncropped 4K60 video.
Sony RX10 V vs RX10 IV: full spec comparison
Here's exactly what changed between generations, spec for spec.
| Spec | Sony RX10 V | Sony RX10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Lens | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR + dedicated AI processing unit | BIONZ X + front-end LSI |
| Autofocus points | 575 phase-detection, ~70.6% coverage | 315 phase-detection, ~65% coverage |
| Continuous shooting | Up to 30fps, blackout-free | Up to ~24fps |
| Video | Uncropped 4K up to 60p, 4K120 (crop), 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K up to 30p |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot Quad-VGA OLED | 2.36M-dot OLED |
| LCD screen | 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.44M dots |
| Battery | NP-FZ100, approx. 630 shots | NP-FW50, approx. 400 shots |
| Connector | USB-C | Micro-USB |
| RAW format | Lossless compressed RAW option | Compressed RAW only |
Specs sourced from Sony's official RX10 V announcement.
Is the upgrade worth it for photographers?
For stills shooters, the headline gain is autofocus. The RX10 V's 575-point system with Sony's latest AI subject recognition tracks humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraft, a meaningful step up from the RX10 IV's already-capable 315-point system. Combined with blackout-free 30fps bursts, that makes a real difference for wildlife, motorsport and kids' sport photography, where the RX10 IV would occasionally lose a subject mid-burst.
Image quality itself won't change much since the sensor and lens are identical. If you shoot mostly landscapes, travel stills or portraits at moderate shutter speeds, the RX10 IV's output will look near-identical to the RX10 V's. The upgrade case for photographers is really about hit rate on fast-moving subjects, not resolution or dynamic range.
Is the upgrade worth it for video creators?
This is where the RX10 V pulls well ahead. The RX10 IV was capped at 4K30, which felt dated for anyone shooting run-and-gun content, interviews or fast action. The RX10 V records uncropped 4K up to 60fps with 5.4K oversampling, adds 4K120 for slow motion, and supports 10-bit 4:2:2 recording with S-Log3 and S-Cinetone colour profiles, plus support for up to 16 imported LUTs for accurate on-screen monitoring while shooting.
It also gains AI Auto Framing and Touch Tracking, useful for solo creators filming themselves, and 4K30 live streaming via USB-C or wired/wireless LAN with simultaneous card recording. For anyone using an RX10 IV primarily as a video camera, this is a genuine generational upgrade rather than an incremental one.
Sony's official introduction to the RX10 V.
Uncropped 4K60, 4K120 slow motion, S-Log3 and S-Cinetone in one fixed-lens body.
Price and availability in Australia
The Sony RX10 V launches in Australia in August 2026 at $3,499 AUD, available now for pre-order through Videoguys Australia. Buying through an Australian retailer means a genuine local warranty, local stock once it lands, and support from a local team who can talk you through setup, whether you're pairing it with a fast UHS-II SD card for 4K60 recording or asking which Sony body it fits alongside in an existing kit. Browse the rest of the current Sony camera range at Videoguys if you're still comparing options before you commit.
Because the RX10 V is a pre-order item, stock at launch is expected to be limited. If you know you want one on day one, ordering ahead of the late-July release is the safest way to avoid a longer wait.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Sony RX10 V released in Australia?
The Sony RX10 V launches in Australia in late July 2026 at $3,499 AUD. It's available for pre-order now through Videoguys Australia ahead of local stock arriving.
Is the Sony RX10 V worth upgrading from the RX10 IV?
If you shoot video or fast-moving subjects like wildlife and sport, yes: the AI autofocus, 30fps burst and 4K60 video are real generational gains. If you shoot mostly stills at moderate speeds, the RX10 IV's image quality is nearly identical since the sensor and lens haven't changed, so the upgrade matters less.
Does the Sony RX10 V shoot 4K 60fps video?
Yes. The RX10 V records uncropped 4K up to 60fps with 5.4K oversampling, plus a cropped 4K120 mode for slow motion, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, and S-Log3 and S-Cinetone colour profiles.
What battery does the Sony RX10 V use?
The RX10 V uses Sony's NP-FZ100 battery, the same one used across the Alpha range, rated at approximately 630 shots per charge, over 50% more than the RX10 IV's NP-FW50 battery.
Can you still buy the Sony RX10 IV?
The RX10 IV has been Sony's flagship all-in-one superzoom for nine years and is being succeeded by the RX10 V. Availability will vary by retailer as stock transitions to the new model.
What memory card does the Sony RX10 V need?
It uses a single UHS-I/UHS-II SDXC/SDHC card slot. For 4K60 or 4K120 recording and 30fps burst shooting, a fast UHS-II card is recommended to keep buffer clearing times short.