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Sony Opens Pre-Orders for 61MP RX1R III Full-Frame Compact

Pre-orders are open for July delivery, showcasing AI-driven autofocus paired with flexible sensor cropping in a $5,100 pocket-sized full-frame camera.

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Overview

  • Pre-orders for the RX1R III began mid-July at $5,100 with shipping set to start on July 31, positioning it against luxury compacts from Leica and Fujifilm.
  • The camera’s 61-megapixel Exmor R sensor delivers up to 15 stops of dynamic range and high-resolution detail in a fixed-lens design.
  • A Zeiss Sonnar T 35 mm f/2 lens partially housed within the body preserves optical sharpness while minimizing size and weight.
  • Sony’s Bionz XR and AI processors power 693 phase-detection autofocus points with subject, body, head and eye tracking capabilities.
  • The Step Crop Shooting function enables seamless switching between 35 mm, 50 mm and 70 mm focal lengths through sensor cropping without lens changes.