The Sony RX1R III, a new compact full-frame camera with a 61MP sensor and advanced features, is priced significantly lower than the Leica Q3 43 while offering comparable or superior technical performance, challenging the luxury fixed-lens market and appealing to photographers prioritizing features and image quality over brand prestige.
Sony has announced the RX1R III, a premium compact full-frame camera featuring a 61-megapixel sensor, Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens, and advanced autofocus, after nearly a decade since its predecessor, with a release price of around $5,100 in the US.
Sony announced the FX2, a versatile cinema camera with a 33MP full-frame sensor, tilting EVF, and advanced autofocus, targeting hybrid creators with features like 4K recording, RAW support, and a competitive price point of around $2,700 to $3,100, aiming to offer more than a typical video-focused camera.
Blackmagic Design has introduced the Ursa Cine 12K, a high-end video camera designed for professional productions, featuring a new full-frame image sensor with 12K resolution, 16 stops of dynamic range, and various aspect ratios. Priced at $14,995, it offers industry-standard features, including 8TB of built-in storage, and supports high-speed recording at up to 80 fps in 12K resolution. The camera is aimed at high-end production and is available for order with PL and locking EF mounts, with an optional LPL mount also available.
Sony has announced the ZV-E1, its first camera to feature a 35mm full-frame sensor, aimed at video content creators, specifically vloggers. The camera is a mid-range alternative to Sony's higher-end Alpha cameras, including the Sony A7S III, from which the new ZV-E1 takes its 12MP sensor. It features 5-axis in-body stabilization, AI-powered Framing Stabilizer mode, and 4K shooting capabilities at 24fps, or up to 120fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording maxing out at 600Mbps data rates. The ZV-E1 should launch this May, priced at $2,200 on its own, or $2,500 with a bundled 28-60mm F4.5-5.6 zoom lens.