Sony has launched the RX10 V in India, bringing its all-in-one superzoom camera line back after nearly nine years. The camera is priced at around Rs. 2.5 lakh and goes on sale from September 2, 2026, through Sony stores, ShopatSC.com, Amazon and Flipkart.
It carries a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm lens, giving users a 25x optical zoom that swings from sweeping landscapes to distant wildlife without needing to change lenses. The launch marks Sony's return to a segment it had left untouched since the RX10 IV came out back in 2017.
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The RX10 V pairs its zoom lens with a 20.1MP stacked sensor and Sony's latest BIONZ XR processor for faster, sharper shots. The AI-powered Real-time Recognition autofocus works alongside blackout-free 30fps burst shooting, making it suited for fast, unpredictable moments like a bird taking off or a sprinter crossing the finish line.
The camera is not built for stills alone, though. It shoots 4K video at 120p for smooth slow-motion footage and supports up to 16 user LUTs for colour grading. It even auto-frames the subject during recording using the same AI engine that drives its autofocus system.
Sony has also worked on battery life for this model, giving users roughly 50 percent more shooting time compared to the outgoing version, along with better connectivity options for quick file transfers.
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The RX10 V is aimed at photographers and content creators who do not want to carry separate lenses for wide shots and telephoto shots. Anyone who has ever carried three lenses to a wildlife shoot or a school sports day gets a reason to leave them all behind with this launch. At its price point, the camera sits firmly in the premium segment and is not meant for casual buyers picking up their first camera.
It instead targets hobbyists and enthusiasts who want a single device that handles everything from portraits to distant wildlife without swapping gear mid-shoot. Whether it can justify its price against mirrorless alternatives with interchangeable lenses will likely come down to how much buyers value convenience over flexibility.