Sony RX1R III Digital Camera

Sony RX1R III Digital Camera(DSCRX1RM3B.CEC)

A compact, always-there camera with performance that rivals Sony's professional mirrorless models, the RX1R III is the long-awaited third generation of the fixed-lens full-frame camera. Featuring a higher resolution 61MP BSI CMOS sensor, improved AF and video performance, an updated body design, larger battery, and the same beloved ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 prime lens from past models, this is the high-performance companion camera that melds extreme image quality with a highly portable size.

Full-Frame Sensor, BIONZ XR, AI Processing Unit

61MP Exmor R BSI Sensor 

Borrowing the proven high-resolution sensor from the a7R V and a7CR cameras, the RX1R III features the full-frame 61MP Exmor R BSI chip, along with BIONZ XR processing, that achieves incredible resolution, high clarity, low noise, and a wide 15-stop dynamic range. The sensor's structure promotes impressive image quality, and a copper wiring layer dramatically improves data transmission speed for creating 14-bit, 61MP stills with a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000.

BIONZ XR Processing 

Matching the sensor is the adept BIONZ XR processor, which offers up to 8x greater processing performance compared to previous generations, which enables faster overall performance, impressive image quality with wide sensitivity and dynamic ranges, and more fluent processing that's capable of handling a bevy of AI tasks and intelligent AF alongside imaging processes. This processing system also reduces rolling shutter and other motion distortions for clean rendering of moving subjects.

AI Processing Unit and Autofocus

Using dedicated processing, the RX1R III's autofocus is greatly benefitted by more intelligent subject tracking and recognition capabilities along with the reliable hybrid AF system Alpha cameras are known for. Real-time Recognition AF works with seven different selectable target types:

Human, which tracks body and head positions for accurate portraits. Real-time Eye AF performance has also been improved by 60% thanks to the human pose estimation capabilities. 

Animal, Bird, and Animal/Bird modes are now 40% more accurate for tracking and recognizing a variety of animal types. Recognition of these subjects includes dogs, cats, birds and more, with the ability to pinpoint focus on eyes and recognize animal bodies and heads.

Insect recognition offers even finer performance with the ability to detect the head or entire insect subject.

Car/Train and Airplane recognition means the camera can detect the front part of a train, nose of an airplane, or easily detect the entire fast-moving subject. 

Real-time Tracking benefits from AI-based subject recognition for following moving subjects, making it particularly well-suited to sports and action subjects. Also, Human pose estimation allows the camera to distinguish between multiple people and maintain focus on the targeted subject; even if someone crosses in front, the camera maintains focus on the key person.

Advanced Fast Hybrid AF

Covering 79% of the full-frame image area, or 100% of the APS-C cropped area, a Fast Hybrid AF system incorporates a dense 693 phase-detection point grid for quick and precise focusing in a variety of lighting conditions with sensitivity down to -4 EV. This focusing system is available for use in all recording modes, to benefit both video and stills applications. 

Full-time DMF (Direct Manual Focus) enables using the lens's focus ring for manual focus control at any time, making it easier to switch focus to a different subject even when working with AF.

Accurate Exposure and Color 

Especially accurate metering and white balance is possible thanks to AI-powered algorithms, like Human Pose Estimation, to detect skin areas for more accurately balance exposures when shooting portraits. This AE method is approximately 20% more reliable, even in backlit or direct sunlight situations, or even when the subject is not directly facing the camera. Deep learning technology, along with external visible light and IR sensors, also contributes to more accurate color reproduction and auto white balance processing.

Step Crop Modes 

Suiting a high-resolution fixed lens camera, the RX1R III introduces Step Crop modes that simulate the field of view of lenses other than the built-in 35mm lens. By default, changing these modes is set to the C1 button and lets you cycle between 50mm (29MP) and 70mm (15MP) settings to make tighter in-camera compositions.

Creative Looks 

Also befitting a fixed lens, carry-everywhere camera, a series of new Creative Look settings have been added to impart a unique aesthetic to frames straight out of the camera. There are now 12 presets total, including the classic filmic FL setting; a new nostalgic FL2 film mode; a contrasty, slicker FL3 slide film-inspired look, and IN is reminiscent of instant film.

Sensor Resolution

Actual: 62.5 Megapixel

Effective: 61 Megapixel (9504 x 6336)

Image Sensor

35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) BSI CMOS

Image Stabilization

Digital (Video Only)

Focal Length

35mm

Aperture

Maximum: f/2

Minimum: f/22

ISO/Gain Sensitivity

Photo/Video

Native: 100 to 32,000 (50 to 102,400 Extended)

Internal Recording

XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 140 Mb/s]

1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit

DCI 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [240 to 300 Mb/s]

1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]

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Media/Memory Card Slot

Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

Wireless

2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2

Display Size

3"

Display Type

Fixed Touchscreen LCD

Built-In Flash/Light

No

Battery

1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1020 mAh (Included)

 • Approx. 300 Shots

Dimensions (W x H x D)

4.5 x 2.7 x 3.4" / 113.3 x 67.9 x 87.5 mm

Weight

1.0 lb / 454 g (Body Only)

1.1 lb / 498 g (With Battery, Recording Media)

Imaging

Sensor Resolution

Actual: 62.5 Megapixel

Effective: 61 Megapixel (9504 x 6336)

Image Sensor

35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) BSI CMOS

Image Stabilization

Digital (Video Only)

Lens

Focal Length

35mm

Digital Zoom

2x Maximum

Aperture

Maximum: f/2

Minimum: f/22

Focus Range

Normal

11.8" to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity

Macro

7.9" to 13.8" / 20 cm to 35 cm

Optical Design

8 Elements in 7 Groups

Filter Size

49 mm (Front)

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed

Electronic Shutter

1/8000 to 30 Seconds

1/12800 to 1 Second in Movie Mode

Mechanical Shutter

1/4000 to 30 Seconds

Bulb/Time Mode

Bulb Mode

ISO/Gain Sensitivity

Photo/Video

Native: 100 to 32,000 (50 to 102,400 Extended)

Metering Method

Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot

Exposure Modes

Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority

Exposure Compensation

-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

Metering Range

-3 to 20 EV

White Balance

2500 to 9900K

Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater

Continuous Shooting

Up to 5 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 52 Frames (Raw) / 40 Frames (Raw, JPEG) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)

Interval Recording

Yes

Self-Timer

2/5/10-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

Aspect Ratio

1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Image File Format

HEIF, JPEG, Raw

Bit Depth

14-Bit

Video Capture

Internal Recording

XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 140 Mb/s]

1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit

DCI 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [240 to 300 Mb/s]

1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]

Video Output

4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps

1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps

1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps

Recording Limit

No

Broadcast Output

NTSC/PAL

IP Streaming

No

Built-In Microphone

Stereo

Audio Recording

2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot

Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

Internal Memory

No

Video I/O

1x Micro-HDMI Output

Audio I/O

1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input

Power I/O

1x USB-C Input

Other I/O

1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)

Wireless

2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2

Mobile App Compatible

Yes (Required): Android & iOS

App Name: Creators' App

Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control

Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)

No

Monitor

Display Size

3"

Resolution

2,359,296 Dot

Display Type

Fixed Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

Type

Electronic (OLED)

Resolution

2,360,000 Dot

Coverage

100%

Magnification

Approx. 0.7x

Diopter Adjustment

-4 to +3

Flash

Built-In Flash/Light

No

External Flash Connection

Shoe Mount

General

Operating Conditions

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 

Battery

1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1020 mAh (Included)

 • Approx. 300 Shots

Shoe Mount

1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Dimensions (W x H x D)

4.5 x 2.7 x 3.4" / 113.3 x 67.9 x 87.5 mm

Weight

1.0 lb / 454 g (Body Only)

1.1 lb / 498 g (With Battery, Recording Media)

In the Box

Sony RX1R III Digital Camera

Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh)

Lens Cap

Accessory Shoe Cap

Eyepiece Cup

Shoulder Strap

Wrapping Cloth