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Sony RX1R III vs ZV-1F
Quick take: The Sony RX1R III has the highest resolution at 61MP; the ZV-1F is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Sony RX1R IIISony · 2025 | ZV-1FSony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,899 | £549Best |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 10-bit | 4K/30p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | None (digital Active SteadyShot only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fpsBest | 3.5fps (continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 496g (with battery and card) | 256g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens | Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Sony RX1R III
ZV-1F
Portrait
5.9/10
3.6/10
Street
7.6/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
3.6/10
Filmmaking
5.3/10
3.8/10
Documentary
5.5/10
5.0/10
Landscape
5.7/10
4.5/10
Casual
4.6/10
7.1/10
Food
6.3/10
6.2/10
Macro
4.8/10
4.2/10
Architecture
6.0/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
6.2/10
3.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.4/10
Fun & simple
—
4.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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