The legend is back. Sony’s game-changing RX1 series, the one that proved you could cram a full-frame sensor into a compact body, just got its most significant update with the launch of the RX1R III. This long-awaited third generation is a beast, packing a brand new 61MP Exmor R back-illuminated sensor with an anti-reflective coating, and no low-pass filter to get in the way of ultimate image quality.
This pocket rocket still rocks its signature ZEISS Sonnar T 35mm F2 lens, now with phase-detection AF and 693 auto-focus points for lightning-fast precision. The body is a lightweight yet rigid magnesium alloy, and it’s kitted out with a high-res OLED EVF, an AI processing unit, and 4K/30p video capability. Modern essentials like USB-C Power Delivery and built-in Wi-Fi are also onboard for quick transfers on the go.
The Sony RX1R III ($5,099) is now available here, with shipments starting this month. This is a premium piece of kit for the photographer who wants zero compromises on image quality in a compact camera that can go anywhere.
