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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.

  • On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Sony revealed the RX1R III, surprising the premium compact camera market.
  • With compact cameras flourishing, Sony was prompted to release the RX1R III, following renewed demand in the segment.
  • With a 61-megapixel Exmor R sensor, Sony adds Step Crop for digital focal lengths, and expands to 693 AF points.
  • Sony's latest unveil, pre-orders open at B&H Photo at $5,099.99 USD, with shipments beginning in July 2025.
  • Scheduled for release in August, the RX1R III undercuts Leica Q3 at A$7,999 and reviewers will test it soon.
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imaging-resource.com broke the news in on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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