Upgrade Guide
Sony A7R III→Sony Sony RX1R III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the A7R III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Sony RX1R III
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Resolution61MP vs 42MP (+19MP)
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Generation8 years newer (2025 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | A7R III | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.9 | ||
| Street | +1.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.0 | ||
| Documentary | -1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | -0.7 | ||
| Macro | -1.4 | ||
| Architecture | -1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7R III | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £3,899 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 42MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~650 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 650g (body only) | 496g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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