Sony Alpha a7S III Black
Its 12.9MP full-frame sensor prioritizes exceptional low-light performance and clean 4K video over sheer resolution. The bundled FE 24-70mm lens adds immediate versatility for run-and-gun shooting right out of the box. This camera is best for dedicated videographers and streamers who need reliable, high-quality footage and can forgo in-body stabilization and weather sealing.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 12.9MP full-frame
Video 4K
19 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
- Below average sensor (8th percentile)
- Below average display (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.9 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7S III | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.9MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7S III | 35.3 | 39.5 | 35.4 | 32.9 | 60.2 | 7.6 | 46.4 | 29.4 | 62.4 | 4.6 | 35.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.8 | 94.8 | 93.4 | 98 | 96.8 | 98.1 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94 | 95.2 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 91.1 | 91.3 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99 | 69.4 | 97.6 | 86.8 | 95.6 | 94 | 88.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.7 | 90.5 | 95.3 | 93.4 | 98.7 | 63.4 | 97 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94 | 99.5 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.6 | 90.7 | 96.2 | 91.3 | 94.5 | 54.1 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 95.6 | 94 | 88.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 94.7 | 97.8 | 85.1 | 94.9 | 85.6 | 47 | 95.2 | 86.8 | 89.2 | 87.9 | 88.1 |
Usage Scores
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