Sony Alpha a7R III Deluxe Kit 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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 42.4 MP |
| 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 | 3.69 M dots |
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7R 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 | 42.4MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 399 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 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) | 269 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7R III | 85.6 | 93 | 71 | 75.2 | 69.9 | 62.1 | 94.7 | 98.6 | 96.8 | 84.4 |
| 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 | 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 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 92 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.5 | 87.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 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 | 75.6 | 99.5 |