Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | FX30 | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | +3.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.9 | ||
| Documentary | -2.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | -0.8 | ||
| Macro | -0.4 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.6 |
| Spec | FX30 | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £3,899 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 579g (body only) | 496g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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