News RX10-V Return of the Bridge Camera

[FowlersFreeTime]

Looks like Sony finally updated their RX10 camera with the 5th iteration:

https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/compact-cameras/all-vlog-compact-cameras/p/dscrx10m5b

20.1 MP
24-600 f/2.4-f/4
30fps burst mode
With up to 4k 120p video as well
$2300 USD

OK, so its only a 1" sensor, but initial reviews are pretty positive. If I didn't already have an APSC and all the glass I want, this would be a pretty good Dad-cam.

 

[GvilleRick]

I loved my RX10 IV as a backup/travel camera and have pre-ordered the V. I was hoping the price would be closer to $2100 but with the prices folks were paying for the used models it doesn't surprise me. The DPReview article does say that the price is pretty much in line with the original price of the RX10 IV taking into account inflation. It does look like the menus are the newer style of the alpha cameras.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

I'm really impressed with the focal range. I'd have to travel with my 16-55mm and maybe a Tamron 50-400mm to have the equivalent reach on my A6700.

 

[GvilleRick]

I decided to take my RX10 IV on our European river cruise last fall and overall was happy with it. It certainly was smaller than the a7RV and I didn't have to take other lenses. There were times when I wished I had the a7RV and Samyang 35-150 to get better indoor shots of churches and museums but the extra reach did make it possible to get some nice shots of the castles along the Rhine. The new features on the RX10V should make it work better as a backup for shooting some sports. I'm waiting now to see what MPB's final quote will be on my RX10IV. I bought it used from them and the online quote I got was for more than I originally paid.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Between travel and casual photography of outdoor sports/activities, I see the market still exists for this camera. I'm glad they updated it.

 

[GvilleRick]

Between travel and casual photography of outdoor sports/activities, I see the market still exists for this camera. I'm glad they updated it.

I suspect that when they saw used RX10IV cameras selling for as much as $1000 or more over the price of a new one they realized that the market still existed. A couple of years ago my wife and I went to NYC for our anniversary. I had to make a trip to B&H just to shop. I was actually able to get out without buying anything but one of the salesmen tried hard to sell me a RX10iv. He called it one of the most fun cameras to use and showed a variety of photos he had taken with it and printed out. A year or so later I was looking for a backup camera and remembered that conversation. I found one at MPB in Like New condition for $1350. Soon afterwards they were discontinued and prices jumped for used ones.