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Sony RX1R III

A genuinely pocketable full-frame compact, a decade after the RX1R II — the same 61MP sensor family as Sony's high-resolution mirrorless bodies, behind a fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens with a central shutter. No IBIS and a small, old-generation battery are the trade-offs for the size; this is a considered-shooting tool, not a fast-action one.

Starting from
£3899 new
Used from £3700 (Wex Photo Video)
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£3700
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Value & Depreciation
£4200
Launch price
→
£3899
Today
=
7%
Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £301/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today).
Core
Released
2025
Sensor
61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution
61.0 MP
Mount
Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens
Weight
496g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection
Stabilisation
No stabilisation
Burst Rate
5fps
Battery Life
300 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Features
Video
4K/30p, 10-bit
Viewfinder
EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen
Tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
300 shots
Weight (Grams)
496g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
5.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
32000
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.9
Street
7.6
Travel
6.1
Wedding & Events
5.7
Filmmaking
5.3
Documentary
5.5
Landscape
5.7
Casual
4.6
Food
6.3
Macro
4.8
Architecture
6.0
Astrophotography
6.2
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 7.6 Strong on its 35mm lens, discreet body and autofocus. 61MP full-frame image quality in a pocketable body — no other camera fits this combination.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 4.6 Held back by value for money and ease of use.
🔬
Macro 4.8 Held back by stabilisation and its 35mm lens.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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