Before Sony shifted focus to mirrorless, the company had a long list of compact cameras – and the Sony RXR II sat at the very top of that list. But today, Sony’s list of compact cameras is dominated by older out-of-stock notifications and sparsely populated with the few remaining options, like the vlog-focused ZV-1 II and the aging RX10 IV. As compact cameras rebound in popularity, 2025 could be the perfect time to update the aging full-frame compact. But, after nearly ten years, is it too late to expect a Sony RXR III?
The original Sony RX1 made headlines in 2012 as the first compact camera with a full-frame sensor, just months after the first in the RX100 series shook the industry with its larger-than-average one inch sensor. The RX1, with its fixed lens and high price tag, was more of a niche product, yet the series saw an update after three years with the Sony RX1R II launching in late 2015. And then, crickets.
