Re: Official: Sony RX1R III Digital Camera announced!
Fred Miranda wrote: henk.sijgers wrote: Fred Miranda wrote: henk.sijgers wrote:
I said it elsewhere, but I'm surprised at the low-resolution EVF for this price. The pricing really is premium for the capabilities. Maybe used copies will be attractive in a few years, but for now I'd probably rather chase a X100VI.
It's likely using the same sensor as the A7CR, and the EVF specs seem to match as well. I shoot with the A7CR, and while the EVF is its weak point, the 0.7x magnification is a big improvement over the original A7C. I've learned to live with it since portability is the main priority with both the A7CR and the new RX1R III.
I primarily shoot with an a7CII now myself, and I've certainly learned to live with it, because I love the portability/form factor myself, but I didn't spend $5K on the a7CII. I wouldn't necessarily call the low-resolution EVF a deal-breaker, but at this price point I do think it's a disappointment.
I think it's fair to connect EVF specs with the price, but there is a clear size constraint at play here. Let's also remember that the RX1R II came out nearly 10 years ago at $3,300, and the price quickly climbed to almost $4,000. I remember well because I bought one.
The reality is that there just is not enough space to fit a better EVF, or if it were possible, Sony likely decided it was not cost effective. A more advanced EVF to fit that tiny space would have raised the price even further, which would likely result in fewer sales. They want this camera to sell, and I think this is the best they could do considering the space limitations and pricing goals. The same applies to the EVFs in the A7C II and A7CR.
The goal of the RX1 series is to create the smallest possible full-frame camera with a built-in high-performing lens. In the same way, the Ricoh GR series follows a similar philosophy, but with an APS-C sensor. That camera takes portability even further and does not offer an EVF at all.
The RX1 cameras are tiny for what they provide, which is why I gave this a pass for not having IBIS. Still, in this price range, I do wonder if (wish) they could've managed to engineer higher EVF resolution.
As a GRIIIx owner (who carries it [I]everywhere[/I]) this definitely all resonates with me :-)
Jul 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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