Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
The 42.4MP full-frame sensor delivers high-resolution stills with strong dynamic range, making it a capable tool for detail-oriented work despite lacking modern video specs. This refurbished kit bundles a versatile 16-35mm wide-angle lens, filters, and a carrying case, offering a complete starter package at a reduced cost. It is best for landscape and architecture photographers who prioritize maximum detail in a single shot and do not need advanced autofocus or video features.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 42MP full-frame
AF Points 399 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 128 g
59 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong evf (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average build (2nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 42 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 399 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| 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 | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7R III | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Canon EOS R R1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 42MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 399 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 | 4897 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 10 | 40 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 128 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 | 920 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7R III | 90.3 | 94.9 | 1.5 | 73.5 | 50.8 | 70.1 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 26.7 | 89.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72 | 98.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 62.9 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.8 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
| Canon EOS R R1 Compare | 99.9 | 99.2 | 98.5 | 93.6 | 96.7 | 56.7 | 46.7 | 99.8 | 95.3 | 80.1 | 89.3 |
Usage Scores
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