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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R III

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1R III
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2015July 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 24 mm35.7 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution42.4 MP61 MP
Largest image7952 × 53049504 × 6336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–32000
Sensor detail43.6 million total pixels; variable optical low-pass filter with Off, Standard and High settings, plus filter-effect bracketing for still imagesApproximately 62.5 million total pixels; no optical low-pass filter
Image formatsJPEG and compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 moviesJPEG, HEIF and 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW; XAVC S and XAVC S-I movies
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 100–25600; extended still-image ISO 50–102400; movie ISO 100–25600. Multi-frame noise reduction is a separate combined-exposure mode.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 processorBIONZ XBIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens35 mm equivalent35 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2f/2
StabilisationElectronic onlyElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst5 fps5 fps
Lens detailZEISS Sonnar T* fixed 35 mm f/2 prime; eight elements in seven groups, 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.ZEISS 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.
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF with 399 phase-detection points covering approximately 45% of the image and 25 contrast-detection points; AF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AFFast 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.
ShutterLeaf shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second and Bulb. The 1/4000 limit requires f/5.6 or a smaller aperture; the fastest speed at f/2 is 1/2000 second.Mechanical 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 detailUp to 5 fps in speed-priority mode; Sony’s launch release explicitly supports AF tracking. Normal continuous mode up to 2.5 fps with AF-S; burst speed eventually slows.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 detailElectronic stabilisation for movies only, with a cropped field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisationElectronic Active stabilisation applies only to movies and crops the field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisation
FlashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible optional external flashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible Sony external flash
Exposure controls1200-zone evaluative metering; program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual controls; compensation ±5 EV through menus or ±3 EV using the dial1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3-stop steps; twelve Creative Look presets
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailInternal 1920 × 1080 at up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL in XAVC S at 50 Mbit/s. 1280 × 720 supports 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. No 4K video; maker’s 4K output applies only to still images. Approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 28M recording ends around 20 minutes or 4 GB.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.
AudioStereo LPCM in XAVC S, Dolby Digital in AVCHD and AAC in MP4; 3.5 mm stereo microphone inputBuilt-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
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8002,359,296
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailWhiteMagic TFT LCD tilts approximately 109° up or 41° down; no touch operation (both reviews)Fixed TFT LCD with touch focus, tracking, shutter, exposure and menu operation; dot counts refer to colour subpixels
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.39-type OLED with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.74× magnification using Sony’s 50 mm equivalent conventionFixed 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
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)220 photographs300 photographs
Body weight480 g454 g
Release detailSony Canada announced November 2015 retail availability. Hong Kong specified early December 2015. Japan’s release was postponed and its amended maker announcement gives 19 February 2016; the later Japanese date is not treated as the first worldwide sale.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 mediaSD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I support, plus Memory Stick Duo variants; micro formats require adaptors. Sony’s launch release specifies Class 10 or faster SDXC for XAVC S.One SD memory-card slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone input and Multi Interface 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 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; smartphone remote control and transfer through supported Sony softwareWi-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 detailNP-BX1 rechargeable battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 220 photographs using LCD or 200 using viewfinder; actual movie recording approximately 30 minutes with either displayNP-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.
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power during shooting or playback; BC-DCX external charger also suppliedIn-camera USB-C charging and power with USB Power Delivery; Sony recommends an 18 W (9 V, 2 A) source
DimensionsApproximately 113.3 × 65.4 × 72.0 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 113.3 × 67.9 × 87.5 mm (width × height × depth); depth from lens front to monitor is 74.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 480 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 507 g with battery and recording mediaApproximately 454 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 498 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMetal body (Amateur Photographer)Magnesium-alloy body; no official weather-sealing rating (Digital Camera World)
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, strap, lens cap, shoe cap, cleaning cloth, BC-DCX charger, eyepiece cup and instructionsNP-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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