Deciding on RX1R III

Tubbycub · Oct 12, 2025

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Dick Dastardly · Oct 12, 2025

I think the IQ is convincing, even though today you have much cheaper alternatives, not like when the first RX1 was released.

As for the battery, you still need one or even two spares.

Personally, I'd probably get a Panasonic S9 but if you like the RX1 line-up and have the money, go ahead and buy it. You're lucky they made another one as is, so take advantage. No reason to hesitate and besides, you can always return it if the magic is gone.

JNK 100 · Oct 14, 2025

Tubbycub said:
Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

tqlla · Oct 14, 2025

JNK 100 said:
Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Here is a picture of my RX1Rii compared to the A7C+55mm F1.8. The 55mm f1.8 is about the same size as the Sony 35mm F1.8

Dick Dastardly · Oct 14, 2025

tqlla said:
JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

The Leica is larger and heavier, yes. Also more expensive. I'd rather get a Fuji X100 instead of that one, less worries when traveling with the camera.

However, for someone willing to drop $5000 on a compact camera, the Leica Q3 is a valid alternative. Why not?

This is a personal decision, for me things like weight, IBIS, nice jpeg colours and sharpness are important, for others the EVF and weather sealing are more important etc.

Tubbycub · Oct 14, 2025

**** Dastardly said:
tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Click to expand...

The Leica is larger and heavier, yes. Also more expensive. I'd rather get a Fuji X100 instead of that one, less worries when traveling with the camera.

However, for someone willing to drop $5000 on a compact camera, the Leica Q3 is a valid alternative. Why not?

This is a personal decision, for me things like weight, IBIS, nice jpeg colours and sharpness are important, for others the EVF and weather sealing are more important etc.

Yeah that’s fair. It’s considerably allot more expense in Australia. Leica q3 is 11k.

also which focal point as there’s two! It’s a tough decision.

now looking at getting a A7CR instead.

tqlla · Oct 14, 2025

**** Dastardly said:
tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Click to expand...

The Leica is larger and heavier, yes. Also more expensive. I'd rather get a Fuji X100 instead of that one, less worries when traveling with the camera.

However, for someone willing to drop $5000 on a compact camera, the Leica Q3 is a valid alternative. Why not?

This is a personal decision, for me things like weight, IBIS, nice jpeg colours and sharpness are important, for others the EVF and weather sealing are more important etc.

The Q3 is big enough, that people could consider an interchangeable lens camera.

An A7CR with a decently fast lens wont be competitive with an RX1R, in size.

JNK 100 · Oct 15, 2025

tqlla said:
JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Here is a picture of my RX1Rii compared to the A7C+55mm F1.8. The 55mm f1.8 is about the same size as the Sony 35mm F1.8

Yes, the Sony is smaller, and lighter but it's not as good a camera. If size is the main criterion, the Ricoh GR is worth a look or the Fuji X100.

tqlla · Oct 15, 2025

JNK 100 said:
tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Here is a picture of my RX1Rii compared to the A7C+55mm F1.8. The 55mm f1.8 is about the same size as the Sony 35mm F1.8

Click to expand...

Yes, the Sony is smaller, and lighter but it's not as good a camera. If size is the main criterion, the Ricoh GR is worth a look or the Fuji X100.

Why stop there at the Ricoh GR or Fuji X100, when you can get a Sony Rx100 instead? Or a battery powered ring doorbell camera?

People will say anything just to hate on the RX1Riii.

JNK 100 · Oct 15, 2025

tqlla said:
JNK 100 said:

tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Here is a picture of my RX1Rii compared to the A7C+55mm F1.8. The 55mm f1.8 is about the same size as the Sony 35mm F1.8

Click to expand...

Yes, the Sony is smaller, and lighter but it's not as good a camera. If size is the main criterion, the Ricoh GR is worth a look or the Fuji X100.

Click to expand...

Why stop there at the Ricoh GR or Fuji X100, when you can get a Sony Rx100 instead? Or a battery powered ring doorbell camera?

People will say anything just to hate on the RX1Riii.

The only reason to buy the Rx1r would be size , weight and price and a 60MP FF sensor is needed.

If size and weight are critical other cameras should be looked at or suggested

Who said I hated the Sony? I said there are better cameras and there are..

Or should people just buy this camera because you like it?

tqlla · Oct 15, 2025

JNK 100 said:
tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Here is a picture of my RX1Rii compared to the A7C+55mm F1.8. The 55mm f1.8 is about the same size as the Sony 35mm F1.8

Click to expand...

Yes, the Sony is smaller, and lighter but it's not as good a camera. If size is the main criterion, the Ricoh GR is worth a look or the Fuji X100.

Click to expand...

Why stop there at the Ricoh GR or Fuji X100, when you can get a Sony Rx100 instead? Or a battery powered ring doorbell camera?

People will say anything just to hate on the RX1Riii.

Click to expand...

The only reason to buy the Rx1r would be size , weight and price and a 60MP FF sensor is needed.

If size and weight are critical other cameras should be looked at or suggested

Who said I hated the Sony? I said there are better cameras and there are..

Or should people just buy this camera because you like it?

Its quite obvious. Every chance you get, you say Camera X or Camera Y is better than the RX1Riii.

Did you actually research the Ricoh GR iv? Lets look at the Ricoh GR iv.

APSC
Less resolution
Slower F4.2 equivalent lens
Less reliable Autofocus
No manual AF ring, works great with the less reliable AF.
Dust issues in previous models, with no changes to address it
It does have IBIS though, so there that.

JNK 100 · Oct 15, 2025

tqlla said:
JNK 100 said:

tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Here is a picture of my RX1Rii compared to the A7C+55mm F1.8. The 55mm f1.8 is about the same size as the Sony 35mm F1.8

Click to expand...

Yes, the Sony is smaller, and lighter but it's not as good a camera. If size is the main criterion, the Ricoh GR is worth a look or the Fuji X100.

Click to expand...

Why stop there at the Ricoh GR or Fuji X100, when you can get a Sony Rx100 instead? Or a battery powered ring doorbell camera?

People will say anything just to hate on the RX1Riii.

Click to expand...

The only reason to buy the Rx1r would be size , weight and price and a 60MP FF sensor is needed.

If size and weight are critical other cameras should be looked at or suggested

Who said I hated the Sony? I said there are better cameras and there are..

Or should people just buy this camera because you like it?

Click to expand...

Its quite obvious. Every chance you get, you say Camera X or Camera Y is better than the RX1Riii.

Did you actually research the Ricoh GR iv?

Yes.

tqlla said:
Lets look at the Ricoh GR iv.

APSC

Less resolution

Slower F4.2 equivalent lens

Less reliable Autofocus

No manual AF ring, works great with the less reliable AF.

Dust issues in previous models, with no changes to address it

It does have IBIS though, so there that.

JNK 100 · Oct 16, 2025

Tubbycub said:
**** Dastardly said:

tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Click to expand...

The Leica is larger and heavier, yes. Also more expensive. I'd rather get a Fuji X100 instead of that one, less worries when traveling with the camera.

However, for someone willing to drop $5000 on a compact camera, the Leica Q3 is a valid alternative. Why not?

This is a personal decision, for me things like weight, IBIS, nice jpeg colours and sharpness are important, for others the EVF and weather sealing are more important etc.

Click to expand...

Yeah that’s fair. It’s considerably allot more expense in Australia. Leica q3 is 11k.

also which focal point as there’s two! It’s a tough decision.

now looking at getting a A7CR instead.

The Sony certainly has a nice lens and a great sensor and is small and light.

For me, it is a little small . I would struggle with the lack of stabilisation and the mediocre EVF though. If usage is mainly outside then the lack of stabilisation may not be such an issue.

Tubbycub · Oct 17, 2025

tqlla said:
**** Dastardly said:

tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Click to expand...

The Leica is larger and heavier, yes. Also more expensive. I'd rather get a Fuji X100 instead of that one, less worries when traveling with the camera.

However, for someone willing to drop $5000 on a compact camera, the Leica Q3 is a valid alternative. Why not?

This is a personal decision, for me things like weight, IBIS, nice jpeg colours and sharpness are important, for others the EVF and weather sealing are more important etc.

Click to expand...

The Q3 is big enough, that people could consider an interchangeable lens camera.

An A7CR with a decently fast lens wont be competitive with an RX1R, in size.

Yeah I know I spent allot of time today with the Q3 and the A7CR and ended up with the A7CR + 35 F1.4 GM. Oh my Lordy! I feel like the terminator! In terms of the focus capabilities and sharpness. Literally blown away!!

tqlla · Oct 17, 2025

Tubbycub said:
tqlla said:

**** Dastardly said:

tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Click to expand...

The Leica is larger and heavier, yes. Also more expensive. I'd rather get a Fuji X100 instead of that one, less worries when traveling with the camera.

However, for someone willing to drop $5000 on a compact camera, the Leica Q3 is a valid alternative. Why not?

This is a personal decision, for me things like weight, IBIS, nice jpeg colours and sharpness are important, for others the EVF and weather sealing are more important etc.

Click to expand...

The Q3 is big enough, that people could consider an interchangeable lens camera.

An A7CR with a decently fast lens wont be competitive with an RX1R, in size.

Click to expand...

Yeah I know I spent allot of time today with the Q3 and the A7CR and ended up with the A7CR + 35 F1.4 GM. Oh my Lordy! I feel like the terminator! In terms of the focus capabilities and sharpness. Literally blown away!!

Congrats on the purchase. That is an amazing combo.

Dick Dastardly · Oct 17, 2025

tqlla said:
Its quite obvious. Every chance you get, you say Camera X or Camera Y is better than the RX1Riii.

That's only an assumption and people are always biased one way or another. Even if he has all the cameras in his hands, every person has different preferences.

tqlla said:
Did you actually research the Ricoh GR iv? Lets look at the Ricoh GR iv.

APSC

So smaller lens and body. Good.

tqlla said:
Less resolution

That's bad, yes.

tqlla said:
Slower F4.2 equivalent lens

Nope. No equivalency, it's a f2.8 lens.

tqlla said:
Less reliable Autofocus

Only those who have both cameras can say.

tqlla said:
No manual AF ring, works great with the less reliable AF.

OK.

tqlla said:
Dust issues in previous models, with no changes to address it

I've heard about that, but does the dust actually show up in the images?

tqlla said:
It does have IBIS though, so there that.

Downplaying a key feature, the Sony RX1R III has no stabilisation at all, that's actually really bad.

I'm going to add another point here, as of 2025 Sony still doesn't know how to make jpeg colours look good. They try, but it ain't working.

Dick Dastardly · Oct 17, 2025

tqlla said:
Why stop there at the Ricoh GR or Fuji X100, when you can get a Sony Rx100 instead? Or a battery powered ring doorbell camera?

People will say anything just to hate on the RX1Riii.

No reason to "hate" the RX1R III, but you have a point about the RX100. The M5a and it's cousin, the ZV-1 produce wonderfully detailed images(below iso 1600 at least) and they are very small. More importantly, nobody else makes anything similar, whereas there are plenty of alternatives for the RX1R III.

tbcass · Oct 17, 2025

**** Dastardly said:
tqlla said:

Why stop there at the Ricoh GR or Fuji X100, when you can get a Sony Rx100 instead? Or a battery powered ring doorbell camera?

People will say anything just to hate on the RX1Riii.

Click to expand...

No reason to "hate" the RX1R III, but you have a point about the RX100. The M5a and it's cousin, the ZV-1 produce wonderfully detailed images(below iso 1600 at least) and they are very small. More importantly, nobody else makes anything similar, whereas there are plenty of alternatives for the RX1R III.

I shoot RAW and process with DXO PhotoLab. That allows ISO results in the 5000-6400 range that are as good as the ISO 1600 JPEGs with my RX 10iv, RX100 and RX100vii.

--
Tom

tqlla · Oct 17, 2025

**** Dastardly said:
tqlla said:

Why stop there at the Ricoh GR or Fuji X100, when you can get a Sony Rx100 instead? Or a battery powered ring doorbell camera?

People will say anything just to hate on the RX1Riii.

Click to expand...

No reason to "hate" the RX1R III, but you have a point about the RX100. The M5a and it's cousin, the ZV-1 produce wonderfully detailed images(below iso 1600 at least) and they are very small. More importantly, nobody else makes anything similar, whereas there are plenty of alternatives for the RX1R III.

If you want a compact Full Frame with a fast lens and reliable autofocus, there is NO alternative to the RX1Rii/iii.

Every "Alternative" is either a lot bigger, or has a much smaller lens.

JNK 100 · Oct 17, 2025

Tubbycub said:
tqlla said:

**** Dastardly said:

tqlla said:

JNK 100 said:

Tubbycub said:

Can anyone here please chime in that owns the RX1R III on how the battery is holding up?

Are they satisfied with the images its producing compared to other set ups these days?

I bought the very first model RX1 - 12 or so years ago and absolutely loved it. But the battery was a huge pain!!

I know the price point is excessive.. But the images are just sublime with this line of camera and I miss it, but am wondering if it still has the “magic” to the images that I fondly remember from the RX1.

Cheers.

Click to expand...

A used Leica Q3 has a better and faster lens, stabilisation and a much nicer EVF.

Click to expand...

And the Q3 is also $1600-$2300 more expensive, much larger with slower AF.

The RX1 series is about the same depth as the Sony 35mm F1.8 on its own.

Click to expand...

The Leica is larger and heavier, yes. Also more expensive. I'd rather get a Fuji X100 instead of that one, less worries when traveling with the camera.

However, for someone willing to drop $5000 on a compact camera, the Leica Q3 is a valid alternative. Why not?

This is a personal decision, for me things like weight, IBIS, nice jpeg colours and sharpness are important, for others the EVF and weather sealing are more important etc.

Click to expand...

The Q3 is big enough, that people could consider an interchangeable lens camera.

An A7CR with a decently fast lens wont be competitive with an RX1R, in size.

Click to expand...

Yeah I know I spent allot of time today with the Q3 and the A7CR and ended up with the A7CR + 35 F1.4 GM. Oh my Lordy! I feel like the terminator! In terms of the focus capabilities and sharpness. Literally blown away!!

"Literally"?

Deciding on RX1R III

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