Sony RX10 V: the all-in-one super-zoom returns with a 24-600mm lens and AI autofocus

Sony has unveiled the RX10 V, the long-awaited fifth generation of its popular RX10 bridge camera series, bringing the latest AI-powered autofocus technology from its Alpha mirrorless cameras into an all-in-one package designed for wildlife, sports, travel and everyday photography. The RX10 series has always occupied a unique place in the camera market, offering photographers an enormous zoom range without the need to swap lenses. That formula remains intact with the RX10 V, which pairs a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm equivalent f/2.4-4.0 lens with a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor and Sony’s latest BIONZ XR image processor. The result promises the image quality enthusiasts expect from Sony’s premium compact cameras while delivering the flexibility of a 25x optical zoom that stretches from landscapes to distant wildlife. The headline upgrade is undoubtedly the addition of Sony’s AI-powered Real-time Recognition AF. Borrowed from the company’s latest Alpha cameras, the dedicated...