Sony a7 a7 III Color 2016
The 24.2MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor enable 10fps continuous shooting and 4K video with 10-bit S-Log3 recording for flexible post-production color grading. A 693-point phase-detection autofocus system with Eye AF ensures precise subject tracking, while the 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens in this renewed bundle covers a broad focal range for everyday shooting. This kit is ideal for wedding and event photographers, YouTubers, and beginners who need a capable, weather-sealed full-frame camera with strong battery life and dual card slots.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong af (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 693Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 610 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony a7 a7 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 | 24.2MP 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 | 693 | 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) | 650 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony a7 a7 III | 89.3 | 76.4 | 96 | 64.3 | 69.9 | 48.4 | 96.2 | 82.8 | 81.3 | 82.9 | 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 | 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 | 93.1 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 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 | 93.1 | 75.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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