Sony Alpha a7 III 2018
The 24.2MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor and BIONZ X processor drive 693-point phase-detection autofocus with 10fps mechanical bursts, while 5-axis IBIS steadies 4K video. The bundle adds a shoulder bag, 32GB memory card, card reader, and cleaning kit for a ready-to-shoot setup. It suits hybrid stills and video shooters moving to full-frame who need a complete kit for event work and handheld 4K capture.
About This Camera
The 24.2MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor and BIONZ X processor drive 693-point phase-detection autofocus with 10fps mechanical bursts, while 5-axis IBIS steadies 4K video. The bundle adds a shoulder bag, 32GB memory card, card reader, and cleaning kit for a ready-to-shoot setup. It suits hybrid stills and video shooters moving to full-frame who need a complete kit for event work and handheld 4K capture.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
- Af points 693
- Burst fps 10
- Video 4K
- Ibis
- Weight g 1950
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong burst (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Build
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7 III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1950 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7 III | 86 | 36.3 | 60.2 | 65.2 | 58.2 | 49.1 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 64.1 | 43.6 | 58.6 | 72.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 97.3 | 93.1 | 85 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| 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 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
