Sony has officially unveiled the RX1R III, the long-awaited third-generation model in its RX1R premium compact camera line. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking uncompromising full-frame image quality in a highly portable form factor, the RX1R III builds on its predecessors by integrating the latest advancements from Sony’s imaging ecosystem. When Sony released the RX1R II nearly a decade ago (yes, you read that right!), it made waves with its compact form factor, full-frame sensor, and fixed ZEISS 35mm F2 lens. At the time, we noted that it offered a rare combination of image quality and portability. However, it also had its limitations, particularly in autofocus performance and modern usability features. A leap forward from the RX1R II With the RX1R III, Sony appears to have addressed many of those points. Most notably, autofocus has seen a generational leap with the addition of AI-powered subject recognition, and the new 61MP sensor delivers even more resolution than before. 61MP full-frame sensor meets ZEISS glass At the heart of the RX1R III is a 61-megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor paired with the company’s latest BIONZ XR image processor. The sensor omits the optical low-pass filter and features an anti-reflective coating to maximize resolution, contrast, and dynamic range. This is the same sensor resolution found in Sony’s Alpha 7R V, now in a palm-sized body. The fixed ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens is optimized at the micron level for this sensor, promising edge-to-edge sharpness and premium optical performance that continues the...
read more...
Published By: CineD - Yesterday
- 12 hours
- Sony Introduces the 61-megapixel full-frame RX1R III with a Hefty Price Tag
News Shooter (Yesterday) - Sony has released the third-generation RX1R III, a flagship high-end point-and-shoot camera that comes with a hefty price tag of $5,099. US. That isn’t a typo. The full-frame 61-megapixel camera features a fixed-lens ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens. The fixed-lens camera is expensive, and I would be hard-pressed to... - 24 hours
- Sony Introduces the RX1R III: A Powerful Full-Frame Compact Camera with a Fixed Lens
NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - The latest version of Sony’s RX1R series has been announced, with the new Sony RX1R III set to be the new flagship full-frame premium compact camera in the company’s point-and-shoot lineup.Featuring a 61MP 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor, the latest BIONZ XR image processing image, and a ZEISS... - Sony Announces the 61MP RX1R III Fixed Lens Camera
Canonrumors (Yesterday) - A compact, always-there camera with performance that rivals Sony‘s professional mirrorless models, the RX1R III is the long-awaited third generation of the fixed-lens full-frame camera. Featuring a higher resolution 61MP BSI CMOS sensor, improved AF and video performance, an updated body design, larger battery, and the same beloved ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2... - MAGNIFICENT NEWS: Sony announced the new RX1rIII
SonyAlphaRumors (Yesterday) - Holy Moly! Sony officially announced the new Sony RX1rIII. You can preorder it tomorrow at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Nearly a decade after the beloved RX1R II, Sony has officially revived its premium compact, fixed-lens, full-frame camera line with the announcement of the RX1R III Digital Camera.... - Press text: Sony Electronics Introduces the RX1R III: The Flagship Full-Frame Premium Compact Camera with a Fixed Lens SonyAlphaRumors (Yesterday) - Sony Electronics Introduces the RX1R III: The Flagship Full-Frame Premium Compact Camera with a Fixed Lens Featuring a 61MP[i] Sensor and AI-based Real-time Recognition Auto Focus in a Palm-sized Body July 15, 2025 Sony RX1rIII at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Press text on Explora SAN DIEGO, July...
- 4 days
- Sony to Announce the Full-Frame 12K FX8 Canonrumors (4 days ago) - The IBC show in Amsterdam happens in September, and the likes of Sony and Canon tend to make some big announcements. It looks like Sony is going to make a big splash with two new cameras, including an E mount camera with a 12K full-frame image sensor. Sony Z380 The...
