Sony RX1R III Digital Camera

Sony RX1R III Overview

Sony RX1R III Digital Camera

61 MP full-frame sensor
The Sony RX1R III Premium Compact Camera shows off a 61-megapixel full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor that delivers exceptionally high resolution, a wide dynamic range, and low noise.

ZEISS® 35mm F2 lens
This premium compact camera comes equipped with a fixed ZEISS® Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens, which is micron-aligned to the sensor to ensure maximum sharpness and minimal distortion.

9 aperture blades
Its nine rounded aperture blades produce smooth, natural background blur (bokeh) for refined image rendering.

BIONZ XR™ Image Processor
Inside the RX1R III, Sony’s BIONZ XR™ processor delivers accurate colors, realistic textures, and reduced noise in both photos and video.

Macro focus to 20c
Built-in macro mode with a manual switch on the lens barrel. Enables close-up shooting down to 20cm with 0.26x magnification.

Step Crop Shooting
With the RX1R III’s Step Crop Shooting feature, users can instantly switch between 35mm (61MP), 50mm (29MP), and 70mm (15MP) fields of view.

AI-based autofocus & real-time tracking
Sony’s advanced AI processing enables the RX1R III to intelligently recognize and track everything. It even estimates human poses, maintaining accurate focus even when the subject is wearing sunglasses or a helmet.

693-Point Phase Detection AF
The RX1R III employs 693 phase-detection autofocus points and covers approximately 78% of the image area. This dense AF system combines phase detection and contrast detection to ensure precise, fast focus — even when subjects are small or moving quickly.

Autofocus in Low Light Down to EV -4
Maintains accurate focus even in dim conditions, such as night scenes or indoor settings.

ISO 100–32,000 (Expandable to 102,400)
Excellent low-light performance with minimal noise. Offers up to 15 stops of dynamic range for smooth gradations between highlights and shadows.

4K 30p 10-bit video with S-Cinetone™
Records 4K video with 10-bit 4:2:2 color sampling. Includes S-Cinetone™ for cinematic color and Active Mode stabilization for smoother handheld footage.

Lightweight and strong body
This compact camera weighs only 498g or 1.1 lbs, with dimensions: 113.3 x 67.9 x 74.5 mm. Its body was built with a magnesium alloy shell for durability without bulk.

300 Shots per Charge + USB-C PD
Uses NP-FW50 battery with up to 300 shots (CIPA). USB-C PD charging extends shooting time with compatible power banks.

2.36M-dot OLED EVF + 3.0” LCD touchscreen
Offers high-resolution viewing and intuitive controls. The screen supports vertical orientation, quick-access Fn menu, and touch tracking.

12 creative look presets
This compact Sony camera has built-in color profiles, including three film-style looks (FL, FL2, FL3). Adjustable parameters like contrast, sharpness, and saturation, with live preview.

Cloud & smartphone connectivity
Transfer photos via Wi-Fi or USB to smartphones using the Creators’ App. Upload directly to Google Drive or Lightroom via Creators’ Cloud.

Improved accessibility
Features screen reader and magnified menu options. Makes the camera more usable for a wider range of photographers.

Sony RX1R III Specs

Imaging

• Sensor Resolution: Actual: 62.5 Megapixel

• Effective Resolution: 61 Megapixel (9504 x 6336)

• Image Sensor: 35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) BSI CMOS

• Image Stabilization: Digital (Video Only)

Lens

• Focal Length: 35mm

• Digital Zoom: 2x Maximum

• Aperture: Maximum: f/2, Minimum: f/22

• Focus Range (Normal): 11.8" to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity

• Focus Range (Macro): 7.9" to 13.8" / 20 cm to 35 cm

• Optical Design: 8 Elements in 7 Groups

• Filter Size: 49 mm (Front)

Exposure Control

• Shutter Type: Electronic and Mechanical

• Shutter Speed (Electronic): 1/8000 to 30 Seconds

• Shutter Speed (Movie Mode): 1/12800 to 1 Second

• Shutter Speed (Mechanical): 1/4000 to 30 Seconds

• Bulb Mode: Supported

• ISO Range (Photo/Video, Manual): 100 to 32,000

• ISO Range (Photo/Video, Auto): 100 to 12,800

• Metering Method: Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot

• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority

• Exposure Compensation: -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

• Metering Range: -3 to 20 EV

• White Balance Range: 2500 to 9900K

• White Balance Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom (1/2), Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White / Daylight / Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater

Continuous Shooting

• Max Burst: Up to 5 fps at Max Resolution

• Buffer: 52 Frames (Raw), 40 Frames (Raw + JPEG), 1000 Frames (JPEG)

• Interval Recording: Yes

• Self-Timer: 2 / 5 / 10-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

• Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

• File Formats: HEIF, JPEG, Raw

• Bit Depth: 14-Bit

Video Capture

• Recording Formats:

 – XAVC S 4:2:2 / 4:2:0 (8/10-Bit)

 – XAVC S-I 4:2:2 (10-Bit)

• UHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 fps [60–140 Mb/s]

• DCI 4K (3840 x 2160): 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 fps [240–300 Mb/s]

• Full HD 1080p: 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 / 50 / 59.94 / 100 / 120 fps [16–222 Mb/s]

• Recording Limit: None

• Broadcast Output: NTSC / PAL

• IP Streaming: Not Supported

• Video Output: 4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI

• HDMI Output Resolutions:

 – UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 fps

 – 1080i at 50 / 59.94 fps

 – 1080p at 23.98 / 50 / 59.94 fps

Audio

• Built-In Microphone: Stereo

• Audio Recording:

 – 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM

 – 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM

• Audio Input: 1x 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input

Interface

• Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot (SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II)

• Internal Storage: None

• Video Output: 1x Micro-HDMI

• Audio I/O: 1x 3.5 mm Mic Input

• Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input

• Data I/O: 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Shared with Power

• Wireless Connectivity: 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2

• Mobile App Compatibility: Android & iOS (Creators’ App)

• App Functions: Remote Control, Settings Adjustment, File Access

Monitor & Viewfinder

• Display Type: Fixed 3" Touchscreen LCD

• Display Resolution: 2,359,296 Dot

• Viewfinder Type: Electronic (OLED)

• Viewfinder Resolution: 2,360,000 Dot

• Coverage: 100%

• Magnification: Approx. 0.7x

• Diopter Adjustment: -4 to +3

Flash

• Built-In Flash: None

• External Flash Connection: Shoe Mount

General

• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

• Battery Type: NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1020 mAh

• Battery Life: Approx. 270 Shots

• Shoe Mount: 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.5 x 2.7 x 3.4" / 113.3 x 67.9 x 87.5 mm

• Weight:

 – Body Only: 1.0 lb / 454 g

 – With Battery & Media: 1.1 lb / 498 g

Packaging

• Package Weight: 2.735 lb

• Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 9.1 x 7.1 x 5.4"

• Sony RX1R III Digital Camera
• Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh)
• Lens Cap
• Accessory Shoe Cap
• Eyepiece Cup
• Shoulder Strap
• Wrapping Cloth