US EditionFinally! Sony Revives Its Full-Frame Premium Compact Camera Line After a 10-Year Hiatus, with the Pricey New RX1R III
JUL 15 – Rollei's Powerflex X8 Dual Lens camera offers photographers enhanced creative flexibility with two lenses, aiming to improve image capture versatility in one device.
- In a surprise move, Sony launched the RX1R III, featuring a high-resolution 61MP sensor and Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens, as the third generation in its premium compact line.
- Coming nearly ten years after the RX1R II, it integrates a 61 MP Exmor R sensor and Sony's latest image processing technology for low noise and high dynamic range.
- With significant hardware upgrades, the Powerflex X8 Dual Lens features Sony’s Bionz XR image processing engine and a dedicated AI unit for autofocus, and captures 4K video at 30 fps and 1080p at up to 120 fps.
- Pre-Orders open soon at $5,100, shipping on July 31st, and it will be available this month at $5,099.99 in the United States and $6,299.99 in Canada.
- Aimed at street photographers and enthusiasts, the Powerflex X8 Dual Lens serves as a 'carrying around' camera, targeting serious amateurs.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Sony Drops a Surprise Fujifilm GFX100RF Competitor. Here's Where to Pre-Order the New RX1R III.
Remember the Sony RX1R II? Of course you don’t. Ok, maybe you do if you were around and kicking in October 2015, when it launched. DSLRs were already waning among the wealthy amateur and prosumer segment of the camera market, and EVF (electronic viewfinder) cameras were several years into being the Next Big Thing. Sony’s RX1R II was well received at the time, and then it just vanished. Faded into the sunset like an aging Hollywood starlet, with …
Sony's 61MP RX1R III Compact Camera Returns After A Decade With Big Upgrades
After a decade-long hiatus, Sony has returned with the third iteration of its premium fixed-lens compact camera via the RX1R III. This highly-anticipated shooter revives the company's full-frame compact line, claiming a new sensor, AI autofocus, the latest Bionz XR processing, and more. However, before you get too excited about snagging one
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
