The Sony A7 III is packed with features that will help you get the job done. It's considered by many to be the best general purpose, full frame mirrorless camera.
Its 24.2 megapixel sensor strikes a good balance between resolution, light sensitivity, dynamic range, readout speed and resulting file sizes.
Autofocus is a big step up from the previous generation, with 693 phase detection and 425 contrast detection AF points spread across almost the entire frame. Eye and face detection work in both still and motion modes, helping you keep your subject in focus without a lot of manual effort (this feature requires supported autofocus lenses).
Dual SD card slots lower your anxiety levels for important events, allowing you to record to two cards simultaneously. Alternatively, when shooting stills you can configure the camera to record RAW to one card and JPG to another.
The in-camera 5 axis stabilisation works for both motion and stills - reducing that unwanted handheld shake. It's possible to get more usable footage without using a camera support, increasing the versatility of the A7 III.
An overview of the A7 III config options.
Learn about 5 key features of the A7 III.
How to configure the A7 III for 'cinematic' video.
Lens Mount
Mount Options
Sony E Arri PL (with the use of an adapter). Canon EF (with the use of an adapter).
Imaging Sensor
Sensor Size
35mm full-frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm).
Sensor Type
Exmor R® CMOS
Sensor Aspect Ratio
3:2
Megapixel Count
Actual: 25.3 Effective: 24.2
Image Engine
Bionz X
Image Stabilisation
5 axis IBIS (sensor-shift)
Still Images
Image Formats
JPEG, RAW.
Bit Depth
Up to 14 bit RAW.
Continuous Shooting
Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps
Interval Recording
Yes (Integrated)
Self Timer
2, 5 or 10-second delay.
Aspect Ratios
3:2 / 16:9
Image Size (3:2) 35mm Full Frame
L: 6000 x 4000 (24M). M: 3936 x 2624 (10M). S: 3008 x 2000 (6M).
Image Size (3:2) APS-C
L: 3936 x 2624 (10M). M: 3008 x 2000 (6M). S: 1968 x 1312 (2.2M).
Image Size (16:9) 35mm Full Frame
L: 6000 x 3376 (20M). M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M). S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M).
Image Size (16:9) APS-C
L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M). M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M). S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M).
Internal Video Recording (64GB Card)
Video Recording Limit
Up to 29 Minutes.
Recording Resolutions
4K - 3840 x x2160 (16:9). HD - 1920 x 1080 (16:9).
XAVC S 4K 8-bit 4:2:0
24p / 25p / 30p (100Mb/s) - 80 mins. 24p / 25p / 30p (60Mb/s) - 133 mins. 50p / 60p - (150Mb/s) - 53 mins.
XAVC S HD 8-bit 4:2:0
24p / 25p / 30p (50Mb/s) - 40 mins. 50p / 60p (50Mb/s) - 40 mins. 100p / 120p (100Mb/s) - 80 mins. 100p / 120p (60Mb/s) - 133 mins.
AVCHD HD 8-bit 4:2:0 FX
50i / 60i (24Mb/s) - 333 mins.
AVCHD HD 8-bit 4:2:0 FH
50i / 60i (17Mb/s) - 470 mins.
External Video Recording
8-bit 4:2:2
3840 x 2160 - 24p / 25p / 30p. 1920 x 1080 - 24p / 25p / 30p / 50i / 50p / 60i / 60p.
Exposure Control
ISO Range
ISO 80 - 102,400 (80 - 409,600 in extended mode).
Exposure Modes
Auto / Aperture priority / Shutter priority / Manual / Program.
Metering Methods
Multi-segment / Center-weighted / Spot (standard/large) / Entire Screen Avg / Highlight
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV steps).
Metering Range
-3 to 20 EV
White Balance
Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom
Focus
Focus Type
Dual Pixel CMOS II.
Focus Modes
Continuous Servo (C), Single Servo (S), Manual Focus.
Focus Points
1,053 points (phase-detection AF).
Subject Tracking
People / Animals / No Priority.
Autofocus Sensitivity
-6 to +20 EV.
Media
Supported Media
CFexpress Type A memory card and SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II-compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II-compliant).
Media Slots
Slot 1: Multi slot for CFexpress Type A card or SD (UHS-I/II compliant) card. Slot 2: Multi slot for CFexpress Type A card or SD (UHS-I/II compliant) card.d.
EVF + Monitor
EVF Type
9.43 million dot electronic viewfinder with 100% coverage.
EVF Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +3
EVF Magnification
Approximately 0.9x.
Monitor Type
7.5" 1.4 million dot tilting, touchscreen.
Flash
Built In Flash
None
Max Sync Speed
1/250s
Flash Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV steps).
External Flash Connection
Hot shoe.
Connectivity
HDMI
HDMI type D (micro).
Audio In
3.5mm mini-jack.
Headphone Output
3.5mm mini-jack.
USB
USB Type C.
Wireless
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
GPS
No
Physical
Dimensions
129mm x 97mm x 81mm.
Weight
699g with battery and media.
Operating Temperature
0 to 40°C
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