Sony Alpha a9 III Black
Its full-frame global shutter sensor eliminates rolling shutter distortion at 120fps bursts, paired with real-time recognition AF that precisely tracks subjects. The weather-sealed 615g body and 8-stop IBIS deliver clear, stabilized handheld shots and smooth 4K 120fps video. This camera suits sports and wildlife photographers who demand distortion-free high-speed stills with full flash sync in bright conditions.
Type Mirrorless
Sensor 25.2MP
Burst 120 fps
Video 4K @120fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 615 g
64 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong video (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average af (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Megapixels | 25.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 250 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 |
| Max Shutter | 1/80000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a9 III | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 25.2MP | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 615 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a9 III | 32.6 | 35.5 | 82.8 | 98.2 | 86.1 | 55.7 | 44.9 | 66.5 | 63.8 | 58.6 | 98.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 83.4 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 97.7 | 92 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.5 | 87.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 77.2 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.7 | 88.7 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 82.8 | 0 | 75.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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