Sony Alpha a7 III Black 2018
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor delivers 4K HDR video with full pixel readout and no binning, paired with 10fps burst shooting and AF/AE tracking. The bundled 28-70mm and 50mm lenses provide a versatile starting kit for immediate shooting. This camera suits sports and wildlife photographers who need reliable subject tracking at high frame rates.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP 1/2.3 inch
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K
Weight 2994 g
37 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong video (66th percentile) 66th
- Strong burst (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average display (26th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3 inch" |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7 III | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP 1/2.3 inch | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 493 | 425 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2994 | 609 | 1160 | 579 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7 III | 67.1 | 36.2 | 60.1 | 65 | 65.7 | 49.1 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 36.8 | 33 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93.1 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.2 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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