Compact Camera Showdown: Sony RX1R III Size-Up Against 6 Other Miniature Cameras
The Sony RX1R III, a premium full-frame camera, has been making waves in the photography world for its remarkably compact size and impressive image quality. Measuring approximately 113.3 x 67.9 x 74.5 mm (4.46 x 2.67 x 2.93 inches) and weighing about 498 g (1.1 lbs) with battery and SD card, the RX1R III features a fixed ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens and a 61MP full-frame sensor[2][3][4].
Comparatively, the Canon EOS R5, a full-frame mirrorless camera, is larger and heavier due to its interchangeable lens capability and bigger battery/grip. The Sony RX1R III, however, offers a uniquely compact and lightweight design, positioning itself between small APS-C/Micro Four Thirds compact cameras and larger full-frame interchangeable lens cameras such as the Canon EOS R5.
The RX1R III is smaller than the Nikon Z fc with Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 SE, an APS-C camera with a 43mm equivalent lens designed specifically for the smaller sensor size. It is also smaller than the Olympus PEN E-P7 with M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8, a Micro Four Thirds camera with an equivalent 34mm lens.
In contrast, the Sigma fp, another small full-frame interchangeable lens camera, is slightly thicker but similar in footprint to the RX1R III. The Nikon 1 S1, a 2013 mirrorless camera with undersized sensor and dated technology, is notably smaller and lighter but has a much smaller 1-inch sensor, resulting in significantly different image quality and sensor size.
Medium format cameras, such as the Hasselblad X2D with the XCD 55V, are considerably larger and heavier due to their much larger sensors and more complex bodies. The Sony RX1R III is smaller than these cameras, offering a more portable solution for photographers seeking the benefits of a full-frame sensor without the bulk.
In a video comparison by Digital Camera World, the Sony RX1R III is compared to six other cameras of varying sizes, providing a visual perspective on its compact design. The RX1R III is also smaller than the Sigma BF with Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary, another full-frame mirrorless camera.
In summary, the Sony RX1R III offers a uniquely compact and lightweight design for a premium 61MP full-frame camera with a fixed prime lens, making it an attractive option for photographers seeking a portable full-frame solution.
*For more information on the video comparison, please visit Digital Camera World.
- The Sony RX1R III, a compact and lightweight premium full-frame camera, features a fixed ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens and a 61MP full-frame sensor.
- In comparison, the Canon EOS R5, a larger full-frame mirrorless camera, is heavier due to its interchangeable lens capability and bigger battery/grip.
- The Sony RX1R III is smaller than the Nikon Z fc with Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 SE, an APS-C camera with a 43mm equivalent lens, and the Olympus PEN E-P7 with M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8, a Micro Four Thirds camera with an equivalent 34mm lens.
- The Sigma fp, another small full-frame interchangeable lens camera, is slightly thicker but similar in footprint to the RX1R III.
- Medium format cameras, such as the Hasselblad X2D with the XCD 55V, are considerably larger and heavier due to their larger sensors and complex bodies, making the Sony RX1R III a more portable solution.
- In a video comparison by Digital Camera World, the Sony RX1R III is compared to six other cameras, providing a visual perspective on its compact design.
- The RX1R III is also smaller than the Sigma BF with Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary, another full-frame mirrorless camera, offering a unique advantage for photographers seeking a portable full-frame solution.
