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35mm full frame (35.7 x 23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Approx. 62.5 megapixels
Still images: Approx. 61.0 megapixels max. (FN_XX1), Movies: Approx. 50.8 megapixels max. (FN_XX1)
2,500 K-9,900 K
Still images: Max. 693 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 693 points (phase-detection AF)
Yes (with built-in LED type)
EV-4 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent in AF-S)
Auto, Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
Auto, Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
2.95" (3.0-type) wide type TFT
2,359,296 dots
Yes
LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit)
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
35-mm full frame L: 9504 x 6336 (60 M), M: 6640 x 4432 (29 M), S: 4752 x 3168 (15 M)
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant)
Yes
Yes
Yes (Shooting Frame Rate)
Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Movie: Active/Off
Electronic
Built-in, stereo
Built-in, monaural
Enlarge Image, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
1/4000 s
Still images (Mechanical shutter): 1/4000 to 30 s(fn_XX2), Bulb, Still images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s, Movies: 1/12800 to 1 s
Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, My Image Style, Vertical Display
Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
EV-3 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent)
1200-zone evaluative metering
+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Still images: ISO 100-32000 (expandable to ISO 50-102400), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-32000 equivalent(fn_XX4), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 25p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (140 Mbps), 25p (140 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 59.94p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 23.98p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps), 23.98p (50 Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (300 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps), 23.98p (240 Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (222 Mbps), 50p (185 Mbps), 29.97p (111 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps), 23.98p (89 Mbps)
Screen reader, Focus Magnifier, Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Custom function, Enlarge Menu Screen
Hi: 5.0fps
JPEG Extra fine L: 120 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1,000 frames, RAW: 52 frames, RAW & JPEG: 40 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed): 20 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 16 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 15 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 14 frames
Digital camera
Approx. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, 17.9 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard)
Approx. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens equiv. at infinity, -1 m-1)
0.39" (1.0 cm) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)
-4.0 to +3.0 m-1
49 mm
F2
Approx. 0.8' (24cm) to infinity (Normal mode), approx. 0.46' (14cm) to 0.95' (29cm) (Macro mode)
Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band))
HDMI micro connector (Type-D), 3840 x 2160 (29.97p/25p/23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94p/50p/23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94i/50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit
Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Mass-storage / MTP
Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))
Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, Remote Shooting
Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
+/- 3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Pre-flash TTL
Sony a System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
32-104 Degree F (0-40 Degree C)
Required, included
Lithium ion
NP-F
1
Yes (Available with USB Type-C terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Approx. 50 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 50 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Approx. 80 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 80 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Approx. 270 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 300 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)(fn_XX5)
Yes (Available with USB Type-C terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)(fn_xx3)
Still images: Approx. 2.9 W, Movies: Approx. 5.5 W
Still images: Approx. 3.2 W, Movies: Approx. 5.5 W
Approx. 4.5 x 2.75 x 3.5" (113.3 x 67.9 x 87.5mm)
Approx. 4.5 x 2.75 x 3" (113.3 x 67.9 x 74.5mm) (from front of lens to monitor)
Approx. 1 lbs 0.1 oz (454g) (Body Only)
Approx. 1 lbs 1.6 oz (498g) (with battery and memory card included)
027242933675
Experience the joy of owning the RX1R III, the ultimate camera companion to go wherever you go. This premium compact camera is ready to capture life’s most meaningful moments at exceptional image quality and turn them into stunning creations with a refined design for intuitive control and outstanding handling in any shooting situation.
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 20cm
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.
https://www.sony.com/electronics
800-942-7669
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