Sony Alpha a7 III Black 2018
The 24.2MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor enable 10fps continuous shooting and 4K video with 10-bit S-Log3 recording for flexible post-production color grading. A 693-point phase-detection autofocus system with Eye AF ensures precise subject tracking, while the 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens in this renewed bundle covers a broad focal range for everyday shooting. This kit is ideal for wedding and event photographers, YouTubers, and beginners who need a capable, weather-sealed full-frame camera with strong battery life and dual card slots.
About This Camera
The 24.2MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor enable 10fps continuous shooting and 4K video with 10-bit S-Log3 recording for flexible post-production color grading. A 693-point phase-detection autofocus system with Eye AF ensures precise subject tracking, while the 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens in this renewed bundle covers a broad focal range for everyday shooting. This kit is ideal for wedding and event photographers, YouTubers, and beginners who need a capable, weather-sealed full-frame camera with strong battery life and dual card slots.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
- Af points 693
- Burst fps 10
- Video 4K @30fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 2354
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 693Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 sec |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 kg / 5.2 lbs |
| Battery Life | 610 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | Micro USB |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7 III | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 1053 | 425 | 315 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 20 | 75 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2354 | 609 | 579 | 721 | 820 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7 III | 90 | 78 | 99.2 | 65.2 | 75.6 | 49.1 | 96.3 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.7 | 97.9 | 96 | 99.5 | 64.8 | 89 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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