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RX1R III

Sony RX1R III (2025) Compact camera specs, Full frame sensor. Video, stabilization, battery and more.

Compact · Announced 2025-07-15

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  • Full frame sensor
  • Electronic stabilization
  • 50 min rated runtime
  • 498 g

Caveats

  • No IBIS: only electronic SteadyShot for movies (crops); off at 120p. Source
  • 4K limited to 30p; 120p FHD is 8-bit only; HDMI output drops to 1080 with Log/PPLUT when also recording internally. Source
  • Fixed (non-tilting) LCD and small 2.36M-dot EVF. Source

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SonyRX1R III (current camera)Not statedCheck price on AmazonCanonPowerShot PICK$499Check price on AmazonCanonPowerShot V1$899.99Check price on Amazon
Announced2025-07-15Not stated2025-03-26
Sensor sizeFull frame1/2.3-inch1.4-type
StabilizationElectronic2-axis gimbalOptical + Electronic
Horizon levelingNot statedNot statedNot stated
WaterproofNot statedNot statedNot stated
Weight498 g170 g426 g
Battery runtime50 min120 min70 min
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Specifications

Overview

Category
Compact
Announced
2025-07-15
Released
Not stated
Status
current
US availability
Not stated
Features
  • S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
  • Creative Looks
  • Proxy recording (XAVC HS HD 10-bit / XAVC S HD 8-bit)
  • AI subject recognition AF
  • HDMI time code + REC control
  • 4K HDMI-only 10-bit output
  • Step Crop 35/50/70mm

Sensor & lens

Sensor size
Full frame
Sensor resolution
61 MP
Lens (equiv.)
35
Aperture
f/2.0-f/22
Field of view
Not stated
Built-in ND
No

Video & photo

Video modes
  • 4K (XAVC S)
  • 4K (XAVC S-I)
  • 1080p (XAVC S)
  • 1080p (XAVC S-I)
Max resolution
4K303840×2160
10-bit Log up to
4K30
Uncropped 4K
4K30
Codecs
  • H.264 Long GOP (XAVC S)
  • H.264 All-Intra (XAVC S-I)
4:2:2 chroma
Yes
Max bitrate
300 Mbps
Photo resolution
61 MP
RAW photos
ARW 5.0

Stabilization

Stabilization
Electronic
Horizon lock
Not stated
Horizon leveling
Not stated

Audio

Microphones
Not stated
Mic input
  • 3.5 mm
  • Hot shoe
Mic input details
3.5 mm stereo mic jack; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio (4ch/24-bit with compatible accessories)
Direct wireless mic
Not stated
32-bit float audio
No

Build & battery

Waterproof
Not stated
Water and dust rating
Not stated
Drop-proof
Not stated
Weight
498 g
Dimensions
113.3x67.9x87.5
Mount
Not stated
Battery runtime
50 min
Battery capacity
Not stated
Removable battery
Yes
Charging power
Not stated

Screens & storage

Rear screen
3.0-type (7.5 cm) touch LCD, 2.36M dots; fixed 0.39-type 2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Front screen
Not stated
Touchscreen
Yes
Memory card
SD (UHS-I/UHS-II)
Internal storage
Not stated

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5 GHz (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz only on model WW402748)
Bluetooth
4.2
USB
USB-C SuperSpeed 5 Gbps, USB PD
GPS
Not stated
Webcam
Not stated
Livestream
Not stated
HDMI out
Yes
Timecode
Yes

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