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Nikon ZR vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R III

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NikonZRSonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1R III
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025July 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessCompact
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typePartially stacked CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm35.7 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution24.5 MP61 MP
Largest image6048 × 40329504 × 6336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–64000100–32000
Sensor detail26.79 million total pixels; image-dust-off reference data requires NX StudioApproximately 62.5 million total pixels; no optical low-pass filter
Image formats14-bit NEF RAW with lossless, high-efficiency star or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF recordingJPEG, HEIF and 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW; XAVC S and XAVC S-I movies
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–64000; expanded equivalent ISO 50–204800. HLG starts at ISO 400. RED R3D NE video offers base ISO 800 or 6400; Nikon's 15+ stop dynamic-range claim applies to R3D NE and is a maker measurement.Standard still-image and movie ISO 100–32000; still-image extension ISO 50–102400. Tom’s Guide’s specification table combines standard and extended settings.
Image processorEXPEED 7BIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–35 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/2
Lens mountNikon Z mount–
StabilisationSensor shiftElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst120 fps5 fps
Lens detailNIKKOR Z lenses; NIKKOR F lenses require a mount adapter and retain model-dependent functional restrictionsZEISS Sonnar T* fixed 35 mm f/2 lens; eight elements in seven groups with three aspherical elements, nine aperture blades and 49 mm filter thread. Macro mode focuses from 20 cm measured from the sensor plane, or 14 cm from the lens front, with 0.26× maximum magnification. Step Crop Shooting selects 50 mm or 70 mm equivalent crops at approximately 29 MP or 15 MP; these are digital crops, not optical zoom.
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast detection; 273 single-point or 299 auto-area positions in FX stills; 3D tracking and nine subject types. Nikon's −10 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, an f/1.2 lens and 20°C.Fast Hybrid AF; up to 693 phase-detection points covering approximately 78% of the image for stills. Human, animal, bird, insect, car/train and aircraft recognition, including automatic subject selection, for stills and movies; maker AF-S detection range EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100.
ShutterElectronic only; 1/16000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb/Time, extendable to 900 seconds in manual mode; flash synchronisation at 1/60 second or slowerMechanical shutter up to 1/4000 second and electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; 30-second exposures and Bulb with the mechanical shutter. Maker flash-sync maximum 1/4000 second.
Burst detailElectronic extended continuous shooting up to approximately 20 fps; high-speed frame capture with pre-capture reaches 120 fps for DX JPEGs or 60 fps for full-frame JPEGs. Main maximum is the reduced-resolution C120 mode. Photography Blog's narrative mentions a mechanical 14 fps mode, but Nikon's exact specification confirms there is no mechanical shutter.Up to 5 fps Hi; maker buffer claims approximately 120 extra-fine JPEGs, 52 compressed RAW, 20 lossless-compressed RAW or 15 uncompressed RAW frames. RAW plus JPEG reduces the buffer further.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift with compatible VR-lens support and electronic movie VRElectronic Active stabilisation applies only to movies and crops the field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisation
FlashDigital ISO 518 accessory shoe with power/data contacts; compatible external i-TTL Speedlights, with electronic-shutter sync limitationsNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible Sony external flash
Exposure controlsAuto and P/S/A/M; ±5 EV still-image compensation; video shutter angle adjustable from 5.6° to 360°1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3-stop steps; twelve Creative Look presets
Video
Highest video resolution6048 × 3402 at 59.94 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailInternal 12-bit RAW at 6048 × 3402 up to 59.94p; cropped DX RAW at 3984 × 2240 up to 119.88p. R3D NE, N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ are available with format-dependent limits. Conventional 5.4K 5376 × 3024 reaches 59.94p, UHD reaches 119.88p and Full HD reaches 239.76p. ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit, H.265 8/10-bit and H.264; N-Log, HLG, LUT monitoring, waveform and timecode. Launch recording limit was 125 minutes; current maker table lists 360 or 125 minutes depending on file type, reflecting firmware-dependent limits. Firmware 2.00 was announced for development in September 2026; its planned RED-log H.265 additions are not treated as released features here.Internal 3840 × 2160 at up to 29.97p NTSC or 25p PAL; XAVC S supports 10-bit 4:2:2 at up to 140 Mbit/s and XAVC S-I up to 300 Mbit/s at 29.97p. Full HD reaches 119.88p/100p in 8-bit 4:2:0; 10-bit Full HD reaches 59.94p/50p. S-Cinetone, proxy recording and timecode/user-bit support; no RAW video output.
AudioBuilt-in three-microphone OZO Audio system with five directional patterns; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit or 32-bit float for NEV/R3D/MOV, AAC for MP4; external microphone/line input and digital shoe audioBuilt-in stereo microphone; LPCM two-channel recording, with 24-bit or four-channel options using compatible digital-audio accessories; 3.5 mm microphone input, without headphone socket
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size4″3″
Screen dots3,070,0002,359,296
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detail16:10 vari-angle TFT; maker claims 1000 cd/m² brightness and DCI-P3 coverage; approximately 100% frame coverage; dots count subpixelsFixed TFT LCD with touch focus, tracking, shutter, exposure and menu operation; dot counts refer to colour subpixels
Viewfinder detailNo optical or electronic viewfinderFixed 0.39-type XGA OLED with 2,359,296 dots and approximately 0.70× magnification under Sony’s 50 mm equivalent convention; RX1R II had a retractable rather than removable viewfinder, contrary to Tom’s Guide’s description
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)370 photographs300 photographs
Body weight540 g454 g
Release detailAnnounced on 10 September 2025. Nikon identifies the release month as October 2025; its US announcement states late October and Japan specifies 24 October. The main date retains month precision because an exact first UK on-sale day is unconfirmed.Sony Europe specifies retail availability from July 2025; Sony Japan gives 8 August 2025 and Australia August 2025. July is the earliest maker-stated sale precision found, rather than the 15 July announcement day.
Recording mediaPrimary CFexpress Type B/XQD slot and secondary UHS-I microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC slot; media and recording-mode restrictions applyOne SD memory-card slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB; Micro HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone/line input and headphone sockets; headphone socket also supports MC-DC3 remote release; digital accessory shoeUSB-C at 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe with digital-audio interface
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging CloudWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz and Bluetooth 4.2; smartphone transfer and remote control through Creators’ App; wireless availability varies by region
Battery life detailEN-EL15c; CIPA approximately 370 photographs with power saving enabled or 350 without, using NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S. Movie battery-life claim approximately 90 minutes. Photography Blog quotes 390 photographs; main follows Nikon's exact 370-shot table.NP-FW50 rechargeable battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs using LCD or 270 using viewfinder. Actual movie claim approximately 50 minutes, continuous movie claim approximately 80 minutes, with either display. Tom’s Guide tested with a third-party battery and obtained just over 300 photographs using some bursts; this is not a test of the supplied Sony battery.
ChargingUSB charging and power with optional EH-8P; EN-EL15c/15b rechargeable in camera. Nikon UK states no charger included.In-camera USB-C charging and power with USB Power Delivery; Sony recommends an 18 W (9 V, 2 A) source
DimensionsApproximately 134 × 80.5 × 49 mm, following current Japanese maker specificationApproximately 113.3 × 67.9 × 87.5 mm (width × height × depth); depth from lens front to monitor is 74.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 540 g body only or 630 g including battery/card, excluding body cap and digital shoe coverApproximately 454 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 498 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium alloy body with passive fanless heat dissipation; dust- and drip-resistant constructionMagnesium-alloy body; no official weather-sealing rating (Digital Camera World)
Colours–Black
In the boxEN-EL15c battery, AN-DC26 strap, BS-D1 digital shoe cover and BF-N1 body cap; Japanese package specification also lists a USB-C cableNP-FW50 battery, lens cap, accessory-shoe cap, eyepiece cup, shoulder strap and wrapping cloth; Sony Japan explicitly excludes a USB cable and AC adaptor

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