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Sony's RX1R III Is an Impossibly Small Full-Frame Premium Compact – Here's How It Compares to the Leica Q3

JUL 15 – The RX1R III features a 61MP sensor, AI autofocus with 693 phase-detection points, and improved battery life, marking a major upgrade over the 2015 RX1R II model.

  • Sony revealed the RX1R III premium compact full-frame camera in July 2025 with advanced imaging and autofocus features.
  • The release follows nearly 10 years since the RX1R II, driven by the premium compact camera market's growth and technological upgrades.
  • The RX1R III includes a 61-megapixel full-frame sensor, BIONZ XR processor, AI autofocus with 693 phase-detect points, and retains the Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens.
  • Priced at $5,098 with optional accessories raising the package to about $5,850, it is smaller and lighter than rivals like the Leica Q3, but loses the tiltable touchscreen of its predecessor.
  • The RX1R III's improved battery life, fixed EVF, and compact size suggest strong appeal for enthusiasts, though some prefer the Q3's video and ergonomic advantages.
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imaging-resource.com broke the news in on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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