The RX1R III is a camera that can go anywhere, ready to capture life’s most moving, meaningful moments at exceptional image quality. This fixed-lens full-frame camera features a refined design that offers easy, intuitive control plus outstanding handling in any shooting situation. Micron-level adjustment of the positions of the top-quality ZEISS® 35mm Sonnar T* lens and its focal plane, made possible by the integrated fixed-lens design, along with the advanced full-frame 61.0-megapixel* back-illuminated CMOS image sensor and the latest BIONZ XR™ image processing engine, delivers stunning optical and imaging performance while achieving ultra-compact size.
The RX1R III is Sony’s flagship compact camera, blending top-tier full-frame imagery, cutting-edge AI autofocus, and versatile cropping—all in a sleek, pocketable form. With environmental consciousness and accessibility features included, it caters to both professional photographers and creators seeking uncompromised quality without changing lenses.
Ultra-high resolution sensor: 61 MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor paired with the BIONZ XR image processor for stunning detail, dynamic range, and low noise—even in challenging lighting.
AI-enhanced autofocus: Includes AI-driven real-time subject recognition with 693 phase-detection AF points covering ~78% of the frame, and supports human, animal, vehicle subject detection
Step Crop Shooting: Simulates 35 mm/50 mm/70 mm focal lengths via internal cropping; in RAW shooting, focal selection can be adjusted later in post.
Macro-ready lens: Close-up photography with a minimum focus distance of 20 cm and 0.26× max magnification
Imaging
Pixels 18.2 Megapixel
Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVCHD 2.0, XAVC S
Audio: AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Max Resolution 4896 x 3672
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image Stabilization Optical
Color Spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Optics
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, 11 elements in 10 groups
5 Aspherical
EFL: 4.25-118mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-720mm)
Aperture: f/3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T)
Zoom Optical: 30x
Clear Image Zoom: 2x
Digital: 4x
Focus Range Wide: 2.0" (5 cm) to Infinity
Telephoto: 8.2' (2.5 m) to Infinity
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80-3200 (Extended Mode: 80-12800)
Shutter 4 - 1/2000 Second in Auto Mode
1 - 1/2000 Second in Program Mode
8 - 1/2000 Second in Aperture Priority Mode
30 - 1/2000 Second in Shutter Priority Mode
30 - 1/2000 Second in Manual Mode
Exposure Metering Center-Weighted, Multi, Spot
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade
Buffer/Continuous Shooting Up to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames in JPEG Format
Self-Timer 2, 5, 10 Sec
Flash
Flash Modes: Auto, Fill-In, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync
Built-In Flash: Yes
Maximum Effective Flash Range Wide: 0.98 - 17.72' (0.3 - 5.4 m)
Telephoto: 8.20 - 9.84' (2.5 - 3 m)
Memory
Memory Card Type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Memory Stick Micro
Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Recording
Video Recording: Yes, NTSC/PAL
Resolution 3840 x 2160p: 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
1920 x 1080i: 60 fps, 50 fps
Video
Video Clip Length Up to 29 Min
Audio Recording Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo)
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type: Electronic
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3 m
Viewfinder Coverage: 100%
Screen 3.0" LCD Rear Touch Screen Tilt (921,600 pixels)
Screen Coverage 100%
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity: HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 Micro-B
Wi-Fi: Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) built-in
GPS: No
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Power
Battery 1 x NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.4" / 102.0 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm
Weight 8.54 oz / 242 g
