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Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017

The 42.4MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor and 399-point AF with Eye AF deliver sharp, fast focusing, paired with 10fps burst and 5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body. The bundle includes a 70-200mm lens and accessories, while Pixel Shift Multi Shooting enables ultra-high-resolution stills. Best for landscape and studio photographers who prioritize resolution and AF reliability over 4K video performance.

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)
type mirrorless
Sensor 42.4MP full-frame
af points 399
burst fps 10
Video 4K @30fps
ibis true
weather sealed true
weight g 269
Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017 camera
86 Overall Score
Price $1,300
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Also available at:
Best Buy Black $1,895 Newegg Video $2,790 Newegg Starter Kit $2,820
Also available open box & refurbished:
Used $1,300 B&H Photo Used $1,340 B&H Photo Refurbished Kit $2,120 Newegg Refurbished Kit $3,100 Newegg
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About This Camera

The 42.4MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor and 399-point AF with Eye AF deliver sharp, fast focusing, paired with 10fps burst and 5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body. The bundle includes a 70-200mm lens and accessories, while Pixel Shift Multi Shooting enables ultra-high-resolution stills. Best for landscape and studio photographers who prioritize resolution and AF reliability over 4K video performance.

  • Type mirrorless
  • Sensor 42.4MP full-frame
  • Af points 399
  • Burst fps 10
  • Video 4K @30fps
  • Ibis
  • Weather sealed
  • Weight g 269

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 86.4
EVF 93.4
Build 71.3
Burst 76
Video 70.6
Sensor 62.6
Battery 94.7
Display 98.8
Connectivity 93.1
Social Proof 88
Stabilization 84.7

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type BSI-CMOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 42.4
ISO Range 100
Processor BIONZ X

Autofocus

AF Points 399
AF Type Phase Detection: 399Contrast Detection: 425
Eye AF Yes
Animal AF Yes
Subject Detection Yes

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 10
Burst (Electronic) 12
Max Shutter 1/8000
Electronic Shutter Yes

Video

Max Resolution 4K
4K FPS 30
10-bit Yes
Log Profile Yes
Codec H.264, H.265

Display & EVF

Screen Size 3
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating Yes
EVF Resolution 3690000

Build

Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs
Battery Life 530

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
USB USB Type-C
HDMI HDMI
Hot Shoe Yes

Value & Pricing

B&H Photo Used $1,300 Best Price B&H Photo Used $1,340 Best Buy $1,895 Amazon $1,898 Newegg Kit $2,020 Newegg Kit $2,050 Newegg Kit $2,060 Newegg Kit $2,080 Newegg Refurbished Kit $2,120 Newegg Kit $2,150 Newegg Kit $2,520 Newegg Kit $2,570 Newegg $2,790 Newegg $2,820 Newegg $2,850 Newegg Kit $2,860 Newegg Kit $2,940 Newegg Kit $2,970 Newegg Kit $3,000 Newegg Refurbished Kit $3,100 Newegg Kit $3,300 Newegg Refurbished Kit $3,400 Newegg Kit $3,900 Newegg Kit $3,900 Newegg Kit $3,900 Newegg Refurbished Kit $3,900 Newegg Refurbished Kit $4,000 Newegg Kit $4,100 Newegg Kit $4,100 Newegg Refurbished Kit $4,100 Newegg Refurbished Kit $4,100 Newegg Kit $4,100 Newegg Refurbished Kit $4,200

Price History

New Refurbished
$1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 May 1May 8May 13May 19May 27Jun 2 $1,898

vs Competition

Spec Sony Alpha a7R III Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III 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 42.4MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 32.5MP full-frame 25.2MP micro-four-thirds 45.7MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 399 425 1053 315 493 1053
Burst FPS 10 20 40 75 30 60
Video 4K @30fps 8K @60fps 6K @120fps 5K @120fps 8K @120fps 4K @60fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 269 579 609 721 820 499
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony Alpha a7R III 86.493.471.37670.662.694.798.893.18884.7
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 88.195.589.385.499.997.296.984.193.194.793.4
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.588.194.59389.958.696.599.193.194.799.5
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare 84.688.197.295.197.65689.384.193.194.796
Nikon Z Z8 Compare 90.689.797.99699.664.88984.193.194.784.7
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.599.688.498.184.141.294.284.177.194.799.5

Usage Scores

Overall (85.9)Video (77.7)Travel (88.7)Youtube (84.8)Beginner (89.5)Vlogging (86.3)Streaming (85)Photography (69.8)Wedding Events (71.1)Sports Wildlife (82.9)Product Photography (72.8)

Other Configurations5

Alpha a7R IIIBlack$2,050Alpha a7R IIIStarter Kit$2,510Alpha a7R IIIDeluxe Kit$3,000Alpha a7R III$3,800Alpha a7R IIIPlus Kit$4,100

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