Where to buy the Sony RX1R III: Stock updates & price checks on this amazing compact camera

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Where to buy the Sony RX1R III?

Sony has officially opened pre-orders for the new RX1R III – a beautiful full-frame compact camera that fuses modern technology with a fixed, timeless 35mm focal length and an aperture of f/2, making it a real rival to the Leica Q3 43.

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• If you're sure you really want the Sony RX1R III then I highly recommend placing your order now and securing your spot in line. While I can't see this becoming out of stock, I do foresee extended shipping times to keep up with demand.

This third-generation RX1R builds on Sony’s legacy of full-frame compacts by pairing a newly developed 35mm f/2 lens with the excellent 61MP sensor from the Sony A7R V. It’s a combination that promises medium-format-level sharpness in a camera body that can slip into your jacket pocket.

Autofocus has had a major upgrade, too, with the same Bionz XR processor and real-time tracking system used in Sony’s flagship Alpha models, along with 8-stop in-body image stabilization, making this easily the most advanced RX1R yet.

As Ecommerce Editor at Digital Camera World, it’s my job to track down the best deals and make sure our readers spend their hard-earned cash wisely.

To make things easier, I’ve rounded up the best retailers in the US and UK currently offering the Sony RX1R III on pre-order.

Where to buy the Sony RX1R III?

US

Adorama: $5,098
B&H Photo: $5,098
Sony: $5,099

UK

Wex Video Photo: £4,199
Park Cameras: £4,199
London Camera Exchange: £4,199

There’s also a new 2 million-dot fixed electronic viewfinder, 4K 60p video with 10-bit color, and support for Sony’s Creative Looks and S-Cinetone profiles. In short, this is a serious hybrid shooter, ideal for documentary and travel photographers who want pro-level quality without the bulk of an interchangeable lens system.

It also looks and feels beautifully made, with a refined magnesium alloy chassis and tactile manual controls – including a proper aperture ring.

At launch, availability looks good – but if previous RX1-series cameras are anything to go by, demand could spike as soon as hands-on reviews start rolling in. If you want to be among the first to shoot with the RX1R III, it’s worth locking in your pre-order now.

While there aren’t any discounts yet (and I don’t expect any soon) some retailers will be offering bundle perks like free accessories, so it’s worth shopping around.

I’ll be updating this page regularly with the latest pricing and stock news as the RX1R III gets closer to landing in customers’ hands.

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