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Quick take: The Sony RX1R III has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A7C II is the most affordable; only the A7C II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
| Specification | A7C IISony · 2023 | Sony RX1R IIISony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499Best | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/30p, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 496g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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