SUMMARY
The new Sony RX10 V bridge camera features modern autofocus but comes with a high price tag, making it the most expensive bridge camera to date. This has led to an exploration of mirrorless camera combinations, such as the Sony A6700 paired with all-in-one superzoom lenses like the Tamron 18-300mm or Sigma 16-300mm. While these mirrorless setups may not match the RX10 V's maximum focal length, their larger APS-C sensors and higher resolution can compensate, and they offer a similar weight and a lower cost.
TAKEAWAYS
The Sony RX10 V is the priciest bridge camera, with its price increase largely matching inflation.
Mirrorless alternatives like the Sony A6700 with Tamron or Sigma superzoom lenses offer comparable reach and weight at a lower cost.
The A6700's larger APS-C sensor and higher megapixel count can offset the RX10 V's longer telephoto reach.
While the RX10 V excels in burst speed (30fps), the A6700 offers a larger sensor and higher resolution at 11fps.