Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Black 2017
Sony
94 Overall Score
vs
Samyang SYIO85SE2-E
Samyang
34 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Black 2017
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Sony A7R III is overwhelmingly praised by users who have switched from other brands or upgraded within Sony. Reviewers highlight its 42-megapixel sensor, 10fps burst, excellent autofocus, and lightweight build as major advantages. The camera is described as a game-changer for professional work, street photography, and even sports, with fully customizable controls and 5-axis stabilization. All five reviews are 5-star, indicating very high satisfaction.
Pros
- 42-megapixel sensor
- 10fps burst shooting
- excellent autofocus
- lightweight and compact
- fully customizable controls
Cons
- No cons mentioned in reviews
Image quality 4
Autofocus performance 3
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Customization 2
Stabilization 2
Samyang SYIO85SE2-E
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Photography
Product Photography
Wedding Events
Video
Travel
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | Samyang SYIO85SE2-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 42.400001525878906 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 399Contrast Detection: 425 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✗ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Black 2017
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Samyang SYIO85SE2-E
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong af (69th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average sensor (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7R IIIA
Scores 94 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 32 specs.