New Sony RX10 Launch - 9/7/26

[BTM_Pix]

Well it’s been a while but, as they say in their trailer for the launch, the wait for a refreshed RX10 is almost over.

A lot has changed in the nine years since the last version so it should have a significant bump in features but, equally, it will likely get a significant bump in price (from an already pricey base point) that we’ve seen everywhere else in that intervening period.

It certainly has the potential to be more than enough camera for more than enough people otherwise they wouldn’t bother bringing a new version out but equally it could also just be a grab for them.

The internal ND of the Panasonic FZ2000/2500 gave it the edge for me over the RX10 so that’s one area where Sony might have come back at it but, then again, Panasonic show little sign of refreshing the FZ2000/2500 so there may be no need.

All in all it might be something interesting or a head scratcher.

 

[MrSMW]

Had the OG…or was it the II back in the day and quite liked it as I’m quite partial to a fixed zoom camera.

Changed it for a camcorder with the same sensor in the end but that was about 117 cameras ago or something…

[eatstoomuchjam]

Let's hope they updated it more than they updated the ZV-1 Mark II over the ZV-1 (or for that matter, the RX 100 V).  From what I remember, that "upgrade" was really just giving the new model a wider-angle zoom lens closer to the focal lengths on an iPhone and reducing some other specs (like getting read of the burst video modes).

My guess?  At most a small incremental update over existing RX10 bodies.  Any substantial upgrade would see Sony risking letting their point and shoot camera have superior specs, if even on paper, to their prosumer gear.  6K?  240fps 4K?  Higher dynamic range from a newer sensor? 

My guess without looking at rumor sites?  It'll have a somewhat updated 1" sensor and add USB-C to replace the micro usb port on the existing RX 100 IV (unless they already released an updated version with better USB?).  Maximum 4K recording will go from 30 to 60fps.  Full HD from 120 to 240fps.  Memory stick + SD card will be replaced with CF Express A + SD Card.  SD might get faster with the second row of pins that's on newer SD cards.  Still images will go from about 20 megapixels to 24-26 megapixels.  Video crop will go from 1.09x to 1x and open gate in either 4:3 or 3:2, whatever the sensor dimensions are, will be an option.

[BTM_Pix]

Well, as expected, it’s an incremental release that reflects developments of the intervening nine years.

Not listed there but included is S-Cinetone, Slog-3 and custom user LUTs.

Not much that it doesn’t have really.

More details here

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1985961-REG/sony_rx10_v_digital_camera.html

Price is £2K which in the overall scheme of things is about what I expected because previous versions weren’t particularly cheap.

Might not be for a camera for everyone but for someone it could be the everything camera.

 

[mercer]

I really liked the mark II, but felt the camera jumped the shark with every subsequent release. And this one is no different. Although I appreciate the bump to 10bit video, I kinda hoped they would bring back internal NDs and the constant zoom. I would love a cine-bridge camera, and for a while, about 10 years ago, it seemed like a strong possibility with the RX10, FZ2500 and XC10, but they were all quickly abandoned... I suppose the market didn't agree with me.

The really offensive aspect of this release is the price... $2300... I recently purchased a refurbished Canon V1 that has a larger sensor, and internal ND for $650. So far, it's been one of my favorite camera purchases to date.

It's a shame, I really liked the image and form factor of the RX10 II and have been looking for a reason to try Cinetone. Right now, it seems like the ZV-E10ii is the cheapest way in.

[EduPortas]

So basically a 1-inch video cam in a bridge body.

Not so attractive to me. The previos 2.8 continuos lens of the OG and the II version of the same model truly gave it an original photo differentiator over Panny and Canon models Mercer mentioned.

This newer model seems to be competing with Sony video cams. 

I owned a Panny superzoom camera about 20 years ago and the 2.8 "beer can" zoom was a huge boon.

[MrSMW]

3 hours ago, mercer said:

really liked the mark II, but felt the camera jumped the shark with every subsequent release

Yes, I preferred it when it had the much shorter zoom. What was it? Something like 24-120 and constant aperture of f2.8 which on a 1” sensor was already borderline for me.

[eatstoomuchjam]

On 7/6/2026 at 4:39 PM, eatstoomuchjam said:

My guess without looking at rumor sites?  It'll have a somewhat updated 1" sensor and add USB-C to replace the micro usb port on the existing RX 100 IV (unless they already released an updated version with better USB?).  Maximum 4K recording will go from 30 to 60fps.  Full HD from 120 to 240fps.  Memory stick + SD card will be replaced with CF Express A + SD Card.  SD might get faster with the second row of pins that's on newer SD cards.  Still images will go from about 20 megapixels to 24-26 megapixels.  Video crop will go from 1.09x to 1x and open gate in either 4:3 or 3:2, whatever the sensor dimensions are, will be an option.

Looks like I came close-ish while overall being too optimistic (my guesses didn't feel all that optimistic?) and they exceeded in at least one way ((cropped) 4kp120).  Otherwise, yes, faster UHS-2 SD card (I think that's the second row of pins that I meant).  No CF Express, but memory stick is indeed gone.  No extra megapixels.  I didn't watch anything yet to see if 4k recording is now full sensor width vs slightly cropped or whether they support open gate - guessing no on open gate, at least, since it seems to be either the same sensor or a minor update to the same sensor.  I also mistyped the camera model on the USB port bit.  

[Emanuel]

5 hours ago, mercer said:

The really offensive aspect of this release is the price... $2300... I recently purchased a refurbished Canon V1 that has a larger sensor, and internal ND for $650. (...)

It's a shame (...)

100% correct : ) Nuts.

- EAG

[Emanuel]

PS:

That 600mm makes it interesting when/if will/would cost less than a grand... and mandatory then? OK, less than a grand and a half ! ; ) Anything other than lower than $2K would place it in a different range, for sure :- )

 

And not only for wild life...

 

Nonetheless. Disclaimer: FX30 + 16-300mm owner. Has the FX30 + 16-300mm killed the RX10 V? ; )

The FX30 gives you a cinema body: APS-C/Super 35, 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3, S-Cinetone, 14+ stops claimed latitude, 4K@120fps, active cooling/fan-cooled body, dual card slots, full-size HDMI, better rigging, better audio with the XLR handle, and interchangeable lenses.

The RX10 V is now much stronger than the RX10 IV for video: 4K60, 4K120 (cropped i.e. probably around x1.43 vs x1.62 on FX30), 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3, S-Cinetone, LUT support, 4K30 USB streaming, and digital audio through the MI shoe. AI subject recognition (whatever this means...). But it has one SD slot, fixed lens, tilting rather than fully articulating screen, no IBIS, and is still more a high-end bridge/photo camera than a cinema tool.

And I am far to be alone on this one: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/sony-rx10-v-review

 

Sorry to be the party pooper but yes, the RX10 V has more reach (+33%), a brighter fixed zoom, an EVF and slightly less weight.

The FX30 already gives you 24-450mm equivalent with that Sigma lens and everything up there plus interchangeable lenses for a similar price or even less.