DPRReviewArchiveURL: http://web.archive.org/web/20260204030217/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-dsc-rx1r-iii-review ProductCode: sony_dscrx1riii Award: gold ImageURL: /files/p/products/sony_dscrx1riii/shots/969f72af34b34cc0b0618bf279243f44.png Name: Sony DSC-RX1R III ShortSpecs: - 60 megapixels - 3″ screen - 35 mm ReviewScore: 88 URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx1riii ReviewData: ExecutiveSummary: 'The Sony DSC-RX1R III is the company''s fourth full-frame compact camera with the same Zeiss-branded 35mm F2 lens. The latest version uses a 60.2MP sensor and Sony''s latest processors.' ProductPhotos: - /files/p/products/sony_dscrx1riii/shots/969f72af34b34cc0b0618bf279243f44.png - /files/p/products/sony_dscrx1riii/shots/3d46ec8824c8426da18d51ad62e68ec0.png - /files/p/products/sony_dscrx1riii/shots/13490fcbd94d49d6aecb73772c045360.png - /files/p/products/sony_dscrx1riii/shots/4c1f11211eeb45009d42173e994aafd6.png - /files/p/products/sony_dscrx1riii/shots/cee2cb339fd3475491b333151c595837.png ReviewSummary: GoodFor: X100 users who want even more. Photographers for whom size and portability are paramount. NotSoGoodFor: Anyone needing flexibility. Photographers shooting lots of video. Conclusion: 'The RX1R III is the smallest full-frame camera on the market. It features a 35mm F2 lens that can be a touch soft at wide apertures but delivers the full resolution when stopped down. Its autofocus is best in class, in terms of speed and dependability. It''s an expensive camera and there are cheaper models with more features, but it''s hard to think of a photographers'' compact that takes better images so readily.' ASIN: - sony_dscrx1riii - B00KW3BJ1Y - B0CPT8NRJQ - B0FHM4GDGC - B07VXH3V63 - B07DL8F6YS - B0F9LD651K - B00KLVFV34 Specs: AEBracketing: ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) Announced: Jul 15, 2025 AperturePriority: "Yes" ArticulatedLCD: "No" Autofocus: - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Phase Detect - Multi-area - Center - Selective single-point - Tracking - Single - Continuous - Touch - Face Detection - Live View AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes" Battery: Battery Pack BatteryDescription: NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger BatteryLifeCIPA: "300" BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy BodyType: Large sensor compact BoostedISOMaximum: "102800" BoostedISOMinimum: "50" BuiltInFlash: "No" BuyingOptions: "" CIPAImageStabilizationRating: "" ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter ColorSpace: sRGB, Adobe RGB, BT.2020 ContinuousDrive: 5.0 fps CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes" DigitalZoom: Yes (2x - 4x) Dimensions: 113 x 68 x 88 mm (4.45 x 2.68 x 3.46″) DriveModes: - Single - Continuous (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo) - Self-timer - Bracketing (Exposure, Focus, WB, DRO) Durability: "" EffectivePixels: 60 megapixels EnvironmentallySealed: "Yes" ExposureCompensation: ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) ExposureModes: - Program - Aperture priority - Shutter priority - Manual ExternalFlash: Yes (Multi-interface shoe / Sync socket) FieldOfView: "" FileFormat: - JPEG (Exif v2.31) - HEIF (MPEG-A) - Raw (Sony ARW v2.3) FlashModes: 'Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.' FlashRange: "" FlashXSyncSpeed: 1/4000 sec FocalLengthMultiplier: 1 × Format: MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 GPS: None GPSNotes: "" HDMI: Yes (Micro HDMI) HeadphonePort: "Yes" ISO: Auto, ISO 100-32000 (expands to 50-102400) ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 ImageStabilization: "No" ImageStabilizationNotes: "" JPEGQualityLevels: Extra fine, fine, standard, light LensMount: "" LiveView: "Yes" MSRP: $5100, €4900, £4200 ManualExposureMode: "Yes" ManualFocus: "Yes" MaxResolution: 9504 x 6336 MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/8000 sec MeteringModes: - Multi - Center-weighted - Highlight-weighted - Average - Spot Microphone: Stereo MicrophonePort: "Yes" MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec Modes: - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.265 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.265 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.265 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 120p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 120p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 25p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, H.264 NumberOfFocusPoints: "693" NumberOfLenses: "" OrientationSensor: "Yes" OtherResolutions: "" Processor: Bionz XR RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone) Resolutions: "" ReviewPreview: |- 88%Gold Award Read review ... SceneModes: "" ScreenDots: 2,359,296 ScreenSize: 3″ ScreenType: TFT LCD SelfTimer: "Yes" SensorPhotoDetectors: 63 megapixels SensorSize: Full frame (35.7 x 23.8 mm) SensorType: BSI-CMOS ShutterPriority: "Yes" Speaker: Mono StorageTypes: UHS-II SD SubjectSceneModes: "No" TimelapseRecording: "Yes" TouchScreen: "Yes" USB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USBCharging: Yes (USB PD supported) UncompressedFormat: RAW ViewfinderCoverage: 100 % ViewfinderMagnification: 0.7 × ViewfinderResolution: 2,359,296 ViewfinderType: Electronic WBBracketing: "Yes" WeightIncBatteries: 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz) WhiteBalancePresets: "9" Wireless: Built-In WirelessNotes: 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2