Is the sony rx10 v better than a phone?

Yes, for most things a phone can't do, the RX10 V is clearly better. Its built-in 8.8-220mm lens frames like 24-594mm on full frame, so it keeps its quality when you zoom in, where a phone gets weak fast. For wildlife, sport, or kids across a field, that's the reason to buy it.

It's not a phone replacement for everyday snaps, though. In good daylight a phone does a great job, and the RX10 V's 1-inch sensor is a step up, not a giant one. If you want control over shutter speed, aperture, and focus, and you shoot at a distance, it's a strong pick. If you mostly take pictures of friends at dinner, I'd keep using your phone.

Read Your first camera for the honest checklist, and Travel if you're weighing a pocket zoom against other options.

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