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Sony RX1R III vs WX800

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R III and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in July 2025 and October 2018. Both the RX1R III and the WX800 are fixed lens compact cameras that are based on a full frame (RX1R III) and a 1/2.3-inch (WX800) sensor. The RX1R III has a resolution of 60.2 megapixels, whereas the WX800 provides 18 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Sony RX1R III
versus
Sony WX800
Sony RX1R III   Sony WX800
Fixed lens compact camera Fixed lens compact camera
35mm f/2.0 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4
60.2 MP – Full Frame sensor 18 MP – 1/2.3" sensor
4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-32,000 (50 - 102,400) ISO 80-3,200 (80 - 6,400)
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) No viewfinder, LCD framing
3.0" LCD – 2360k dots 3.0" LCD – 922k dots
Fixed touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
5 shutter flaps per second 10 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
300 shots per battery charge370 shots per battery charge
113 x 68 x 88 mm, 498 g 102 x 58 x 36 mm, 233 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R III and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Sony RX1R III and the Sony WX800 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The WX800 can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the RX1R III is only available in black.

Size Sony RX1R III vs Sony WX800
Compare RX1R III versus WX800 top
Comparison RX1R III or WX800 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony WX800 is notably smaller (23 percent) than the Sony RX1R III. Moreover, the WX800 is substantially lighter (53 percent) than the RX1R III. It is worth mentioning in this context that the RX1R III is splash and dust resistant, while the WX800 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

Concerning battery life, the RX1R III gets 300 shots out of its Sony NP-FW50 battery, while the WX800 can take 370 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-BX1 power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Model
Camera
Width
Camera
Height
Camera
Depth
Camera
Weight
Battery
Life
Weather
Sealing
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Sony RX1R III 113 mm 68 mm 88 mm 498 g 300 Y Jul 2025 US$ 5 099 amazon.com
2.
 
Sony WX800 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 233 g 370 n Oct 2018 US$ 399ebay.com
3.
 
Canon SX730 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 300 g 250 n Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
4.
 
Fujifilm GFX 100RF 134 mm 90 mm 77 mm 735 g 820 Y Mar 2025 US$ 4 899 amazon.com
5.
 
Leica Q2 130 mm 80 mm 92 mm 718 g 370 Y Mar 2019 US$ 4 999 amazon.com
6.
 
Leica Q3 130 mm 80 mm 93 mm 743 g 350 Y May 2023 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
7.
 
Sigma fp L 113 mm 70 mm 45 mm 427 g 240 Y Mar 2021 US$ 2 499 amazon.com
8.
 
Sony A1 II 136 mm 97 mm 83 mm 743 g 520 Y Nov 2024 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
9.
 
Sony A7 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 474 g 340 Y Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
10.
 
Sony A7C R 124 mm 71 mm 63 mm 520 g 520 Y Aug 2023 US$ 2 999 amazon.com
11.
 
Sony A7R 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 465 g 340 Y Oct 2013 US$ 2 299ebay.com
12.
 
Sony A7S 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 489 g 380 Y Apr 2014 US$ 2 499ebay.com
13.
 
Sony HX80 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 245 g 390 n Mar 2016 US$ 349ebay.com
14.
 
Sony HX90V 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 245 g 360 n Apr 2015 US$ 429ebay.com
15.
 
Sony HX95 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 242 g 370 n Aug 2018 US$ 429ebay.com
16.
 
Sony HX99 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 242 g 370 n Aug 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
17.
 
Sony RX1R II 113 mm 65 mm 72 mm 507 g 220 n Oct 2015 US$ 3 299ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The WX800 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 92 percent) than the RX1R III, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Sony RX1R III features a full frame sensor and the Sony WX800 a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The sensor area in the WX800 is 97 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 5.6. The sensor in the RX1R III has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the WX800 offers a 4:3 aspect.

In terms of chip-set technology, the RX1R III uses a more advanced image processing engine (BIONZ XR) than the WX800 (BIONZ X), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Sony RX1R III and Sony WX800 sensor measures

With 60.2MP, the RX1R III offers a higher resolution than the WX800 (18MP), but the RX1R III nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.76μm versus 1.25μm for the WX800) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the RX1R III is a much more recent model (by 6 years and 9 months) than the WX800, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Sony RX1R III implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the RX1R III for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 47.5 x 31.7 inches or 120.7 x 80.5 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 38 x 25.3 inches or 96.6 x 64.4 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 31.7 x 21.1 inches or 80.5 x 53.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Sony WX800 are 24.5 x 18.4 inches or 62.2 x 46.6 cm for good quality, 19.6 x 14.7 inches or 49.7 x 37.3 cm for very good quality, and 16.3 x 12.2 inches or 41.5 x 31.1 cm for excellent quality prints.

The RX1R III has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R III has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 32000, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 are ISO 80 to ISO 3200, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-6400.

In terms of underlying technology, the RX1R III is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the WX800 uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

RX1R III versus WX800 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
1.
 
Sony RX1R III Full Frame 60.2 9504 63364K/30p25.414.9341797
2.
 
Sony WX800 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.2107051
3.
 
Canon SX730 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.511.992450
4.
 
Fujifilm GFX 100RF Medium Format 101.8 11648 87364K/30p25.915.13805101
5.
 
Leica Q2 Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/30p26.413.5249196
6.
 
Leica Q3 Full Frame 60.3 9528 63288K/30p25.414.7321696
7.
 
Sigma fp L Full Frame 60.2 9520 63284K/30p25.314.4300196
8.
 
Sony A1 II Full Frame 49.8 8640 57608k/30p25.414.8336397
9.
 
Sony A7 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.814.2224890
10.
 
Sony A7C R Full Frame 60.2 9504 63364K/60p25.414.7322796
11.
 
Sony A7R Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.614.1274695
12.
 
Sony A7S Full Frame 12.0 4240 28321080/60p23.913.2370287
13.
 
Sony HX80 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36721080/60p20.411.882248
14.
 
Sony HX90V 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36721080/60p20.211.673847
15.
 
Sony HX95 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105751
16.
 
Sony HX99 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105851
17.
 
Sony RX1R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53041080/60p25.813.9320497
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (4K/30p).

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the RX1R III has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the WX800 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Sony RX1R III and Sony WX800 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Core Features
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Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
Sony RX1R III2360 n3.0 / 2360 fixed Y 1/4000s 5.0/s n n
2.
 
Sony WX800none n3.0 / 922 tilting Y 1/2000s 10.0/s Y Y
3.
 
Canon SX730none n3.0 / 922 tilting n 1/3200s 5.9/s Y Y
4.
 
Fujifilm GFX 100RF5760 n3.2 / 2100 tilting Y 1/4000s 6.0/s n n
5.
 
Leica Q23680 n3.0 / 1040 fixed Y 1/2000s 10.0/s n Y
6.
 
Leica Q35760 n3.0 / 1840 tilting Y 1/2000s 15.0/s n Y
7.
 
Sigma fp Loptional n3.2 / 2100 fixed Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n n
8.
 
Sony A1 II9437 n3.2 / 2100 full-flex Y 1/8000s 30.0/s n Y
9.
 
Sony A72400 n3.0 / 1230 tilting n 1/8000s 5.0/s n n
10.
 
Sony A7C R2360 n3.0 / 1037 swivel Y 1/4000s 8.0/s n Y
11.
 
Sony A7R2400 n3.0 / 1230 tilting n 1/8000s 4.0/s n n
12.
 
Sony A7S2400 n3.0 / 921 tilting n 1/8000s 5.0/s n n
13.
 
Sony HX80638 n3.0 / 922 tilting n 1/2000s 10.0/s Y Y
14.
 
Sony HX90V638 n3.0 / 921 tilting n 1/2000s 10.0/s Y Y
15.
 
Sony HX95638 n3.0 / 922 tilting n 1/2000s 10.0/s Y Y
16.
 
Sony HX99638 n3.0 / 922 tilting Y 1/2000s 10.0/s Y Y
17.
 
Sony RX1R II2360 n3.0 / 1229 tilting n 1/4000s 5.0/s n n
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The WX800 has one, while the RX1R III does not. While the built-in flash of the WX800 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The WX800 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the RX1R III does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the RX1R III is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Sony RX1R III has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The WX800 is equipped with a zoom lens, while the RX1R III comes with a built-in prime. The WX800 has a 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4 optic and the RX1R III offers a 35mm f/2.0 (focal lengths in full frame equivalent terms). Hence, the WX800 provides a wider angle of view at the short end, as well as more tele-photo reach at the long end than the RX1R III. The RX1R III offers the faster maximum aperture.

The RX1R III writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the WX800 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The RX1R III supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the WX800 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
Sony RX1R IIIYstereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
2.
 
Sony WX800-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY-
3.
 
Canon SX730-stereo / mono--micro2.0YYY
4.
 
Fujifilm GFX 100RFYstereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
5.
 
Leica Q2Ystereo / mono----Y-Y
6.
 
Leica Q3Ystereo / mono--micro3.1Y-Y
7.
 
Sigma fp LYstereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y--
8.
 
Sony A1 IIYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
9.
 
Sony A7Ystereo / monoYYmicro2.0YY-
10.
 
Sony A7C RYstereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
11.
 
Sony A7RYstereo / monoYYmicro2.0YY-
12.
 
Sony A7SYstereo / monoYYmicro2.0YY-
13.
 
Sony HX80-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY-
14.
 
Sony HX90V-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY-
15.
 
Sony HX95-stereo / mono--micro2.0YYY
16.
 
Sony HX99-stereo / mono--micro2.0YYY
17.
 
Sony RX1R IIYstereo / monoY-micro2.0YY-

It is notable that the RX1R III has a hotshoe, while the WX800 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

The RX1R III is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Sony. In contrast, the WX800 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). There has not been a direct replacement model for the WX800 from Sony. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Sony website.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is the Sony RX1R III better than the Sony WX800 or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.


Advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R III:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (60.2 vs 18MP) with a 87% higher linear resolution.
  • Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (BIONZ XR vs BIONZ X).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2360k vs 922k dots).
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Better light gathering: Has a lens with a wider maximum aperture (f/2.0 vs f/3.5).
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.2 vs 2.0).
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports Ultra High Speed (UHS-II) SDXC cards.
  • More modern: Reflects 6 years and 9 months of technical progress since the WX800 launch.


Arguments in favor of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800:

  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Wider view: Has a wider-angle lens that facilitates landscape or interior shots.
  • More compact: Is smaller (102x58mm vs 113x68mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 265g or 53 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (370 versus 300) out of a single battery charge.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (92 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in October 2018).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the RX1R III is the clear winner of the match-up (21 : 12 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

RX1R III 21:12 WX800

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Sony RX1R III and the Sony WX800 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Prime Lens Compact Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the RX1R III or the WX800. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Expert Camera Reviews
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 Model 
 AP 
 score 
 CL 
 score 
 DCW 
 score 
 DPR 
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 EPZ 
 score 
 PB 
 score 
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Sony RX1R III............ Jul 2025 US$ 5 099 amazon.com
2.
 
Sony WX800............ Oct 2018 US$ 399ebay.com
3.
 
Canon SX730..+....4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
4.
 
Fujifilm GFX 100RF............ Mar 2025 US$ 4 899 amazon.com
5.
 
Leica Q2....4.5/584/1004.5/54/5 Mar 2019 US$ 4 999 amazon.com
6.
 
Leica Q35/5..4.5/5....4.5/5 May 2023 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
7.
 
Sigma fp L4/5..4/5..4/54/5 Mar 2021 US$ 2 499 amazon.com
8.
 
Sony A1 II............ Nov 2024 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
9.
 
Sony A75/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
10.
 
Sony A7C R4/5..4/588/100..4/5 Aug 2023 US$ 2 999 amazon.com
11.
 
Sony A7R5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 2 299ebay.com
12.
 
Sony A7S4/5....86/1004.5/55/5 Apr 2014 US$ 2 499ebay.com
13.
 
Sony HX80............ Mar 2016 US$ 349ebay.com
14.
 
Sony HX90V4/5+ +....4/54.5/5 Apr 2015 US$ 429ebay.com
15.
 
Sony HX95............ Aug 2018 US$ 429ebay.com
16.
 
Sony HX99........4/54.5/5 Aug 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
17.
 
Sony RX1R II5/5....82/100..4.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 3 299ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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    Specifications: Sony RX1R III vs Sony WX800

    Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

    Camera Specifications
    Camera Model Sony RX1R III Sony WX800
    Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Fixed lens compact camera
    Camera Lens 35mm f/2.0 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4
    Launch Date July 2025 October 2018
    Launch Price USD 5,099 USD 399
    Sensor Specs Sony RX1R III Sony WX800
    Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
    Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor 1/2.3" Sensor
    Sensor Size 35.7 x 23.8 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 849.66 mm2 28.0735 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 42.9 mm 7.7 mm
    Crop Factor 1.0x 5.6x
    Sensor Resolution 60.2 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 9504 x 6336 pixels 4896 x 3672 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 3.76 μm 1.25 μm
    Pixel Density 7.09 MP/cm2 64.04 MP/cm2
    Moiré control no AA filter no AA filter
    Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
    ISO Setting 100 - 32,000 ISO 80 - 3,200 ISO
    ISO Boost 50 - 102,400 ISO 80 - 6,400 ISO
    Image Processor BIONZ XR BIONZ X
    Screen Specs Sony RX1R III Sony WX800
    Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder no viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x
    Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots
    LCD Framing Live View Live View
    Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
    LCD Resolution 2360k dots 922k dots
    LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
    Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
    Shooting Specs Sony RX1R III Sony WX800
    Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect Contrast-detect AF
    Manual Focusing AidFocus Peakingno Peaking Feature
    Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 10 shutter flaps/s
    Electronic Shutterup to 1/8000sno E-Shutter
    Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
    Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
    Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
    UHS card support UHS-II no
    Connectivity Specs Sony RX1R III Sony WX800
    External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 3.2 USB 2.0
    HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
    Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
    Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
    Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
    Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
    Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
    Body Specs Sony RX1R III Sony WX800
    Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
    Battery Type Sony NP-FW50 Sony NP-BX1
    Battery Life (CIPA)300 shots per charge370 shots per charge
    In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
    Body Dimensions 113 x 68 x 88 mm
    (4.4 x 2.7 x 3.5 in)
    102 x 58 x 36 mm
    (4.0 x 2.3 x 1.4 in)
    Camera Weight 498 g (17.6 oz) 233 g (8.2 oz)
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