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Sony Alpha 7R VI (ILCE-7RM6) vs Sony RX1R III (DSC-RX1RM3)

The short answer

  • Sony RX1R III (DSC-RX1RM3) is lighter, at 498 g against 713.
  • Sony RX1R III (DSC-RX1RM3) is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 469,990 against INR 470,990.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification Sony Alpha 7R VI (ILCE-7RM6) Sony Alpha 7R VI (ILCE-7RM6) ₹4,70,990launch price Sony RX1R III (DSC-RX1RM3) Sony RX1R III (DSC-RX1RM3) ₹4,69,990launch price
Placement
At its priceNot assessedNot assessed
Spec index
Key Specs
Display8.0 cm (3.2-type) TFT touch panel, 2,095,104 dots7.5 cm (3.0-type) TFT touch panel, 2,359,296 dots
Effective PixelsApprox. 66.8 megapixels (still images)Approx. 61.0 megapixels (still images)
ISO RangeISO 100-32000, expandable to ISO 50-102400ISO 100-32000, expandable to ISO 50-102400
Sensor35mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm) Exmor RS CMOS35mm full frame (35.7 x 23.8 mm) Exmor R CMOS
Lens MountSony E-mountFixed lens, non-interchangeable
Video Resolution8K 7680 x 4320 30p; 4K 3840 x 2160 120p4K 3840 x 2160 up to 30p; HD 1920 x 1080
General
Launch DateAnnounced 13 May 2026; available June 2026Announced and available July 2025
Body TypeMirrorless interchangeable-lens, full-frameFixed-lens full-frame premium compact
Camera TypeInterchangeable lens digital cameraDigital still camera
Sensor
Effective PixelsStills approx. 66.8 MP; movies approx. 55.8 MP; total approx. 72.6 MPStills approx. 61.0 MP; movies approx. 50.8 MP; total approx. 62.5 MP
Sensor Size35.9 x 24.0 mm (35mm full frame)35.7 x 23.8 mm (35mm full frame)
Sensor TypeBack-illuminated fully-stacked Exmor RS CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS, no optical low-pass filter
Aspect Ratio3:2 (L: 9984 x 6656)3:2 (L: 9504 x 6336)
Image ProcessorBIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing unitBIONZ XR
Image StabilisationSensor-shift 5-axis; centre 8.5 stops, periphery 7.0 stops (CIPA 2024)Electronic (movie: Active / Off)
Dust ReductionAnti-dust system: Yes
Lens
Lens MountSony E-mount
Digital ZoomClear Image Zoom approx. 2x (stills); approx. 1.5x 4K/8K and 2x HD (movies)Step Crop Shooting 35 mm (60 MP), 50 mm (29 MP), 70 mm (15 MP); Clear Image Zoom approx. 1.5x 4K and 2x HD (movies)
Focal Lengthf = 35 mm
Aperture RangeF2 maximum aperture
Filter Size49 mm
Focus
Autofocus SystemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Subject DetectionAuto, Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, AirplaneAuto, Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
Focus PointsMax. 759 phase-detection points (stills and movies)Max. 693 phase-detection points (stills and movies)
Low-light FocusEV-6 to EV20 (ISO 100, F1.2 lens, AF-S); EV-11 to EV20 in Bright MonitoringEV-4 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent, AF-S)
Exposure
ISO RangeStills ISO 100-32000 (expandable 50-102400); movies ISO 100-32000 equivalentStills ISO 100-32000 (expandable 50-102400); movies ISO 100-32000 equivalent
Shutter SpeedElectronic 1/8000-30 s; mechanical 1/8000-30 s and Bulb; movies 1/8000-1 sMechanical 1/4000-30 s and Bulb; electronic 1/8000-30 s; movies 1/12800-1 s
Continuous ShootingElectronic shutter Hi+ 30 fps; mechanical shutter Hi+ 10 fpsHi: 5.0 fps; 52-frame RAW, 120-frame JPEG Extra fine buffer
Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps)+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
FlashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe, sync 1/250 s full frame, 1/320 s APS-CNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe, sync 1/4000 s
Metering Modes1200-zone evaluative metering, EV-5 to EV201200-zone evaluative metering, EV-3 to EV20
Video
Frame Rates8K up to 29.97p; 4K up to 119.88p; HD up to 119.88p4K up to 29.97p; HD up to 119.88p
Video FormatsXAVC HS (MPEG-H HEVC/H.265), XAVC S and XAVC S-I (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)XAVC S and XAVC S-I (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
Video Resolution8K 7680 x 4320; 4K 3840 x 2160; HD 1920 x 10804K 3840 x 2160; HD 1920 x 1080
Microphone InputYes, 3.5 mm stereo minijack; Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio interfaceYes, 3.5 mm stereo minijack; Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio interface
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm stereo minijackNo
Log ProfilesS-Log3, S-Gamut3, S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Cinetone, imported user LUTs
Display
Screen Size8.0 cm (3.2-type)7.5 cm (3.0-type)
Screen TypeTFT touch panel, four-axis multi-angle (up 98°, down 40°, side 180°, rotation 270°)TFT touch panel, fixed (non-articulating)
Screen Resolution2,095,104 dots2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder1.6 cm (0.64-type) Quad-XGA OLED electronic viewfinder1.0 cm (0.39-type) XGA OLED electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.90x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)Approx. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens equivalent at infinity, -1 m-1)
Viewfinder Resolution9,437,184 dots
Design
HeightApprox. 96.9 mmApprox. 67.9 mm
WidthApprox. 132.7 mmApprox. 113.3 mm
WeightApprox. 713 g with battery and memory card; 622 g body onlyApprox. 498 g with battery and memory card; 454 g body only
Build MaterialMagnesium alloyMagnesium alloy outer shell
DepthApprox. 82.9 mm (72.8 mm from grip to monitor)Approx. 87.5 mm (74.5 mm from front of lens to monitor)
Storage
File FormatsJPEG, HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2), RAW (Sony ARW 6.0), 14-bit RAWJPEG, HEIF, RAW (Sony ARW 5.0)
Supported CardsSlot 1 and Slot 2: CFexpress 2 Type A or SD UHS-I/UHS-IISD UHS-I/UHS-II
Memory Card SlotsTwoOne
Battery
Battery ModelNP-SA100 rechargeable battery packNP-FW50 rechargeable battery pack
USB ChargingYes, via USB Type-C with USB Power DeliveryYes, via USB Type-C with USB Power Delivery
Shots per ChargeApprox. 600 (viewfinder) / 710 (LCD monitor), CIPA standardApprox. 270 (viewfinder) / 300 (LCD monitor), CIPA standard
ChargingBC-SAD1 battery charger suppliedIn-camera charging via USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery compatible
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth Standard Ver. 5.3 (2.4 GHz band)Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band)
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands)IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands)
USBTwo USB Type-C: Port 1 SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2), Port 2 Hi-Speed USB 480 MbpsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2)
HDMIHDMI Type-A connector; up to 7680 x 4320 output and 16-bit rawHDMI micro connector (Type-D); 3840 x 2160 up to 29.97p, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit