Sony a7 III Black 2018
A 24.2MP full-frame BSI sensor paired with a 693-point hybrid AF system delivers reliable subject tracking and 10fps bursts, making it a versatile workhorse. Its 5-stop IBIS and 610-shot battery life provide all-day shooting stability without constant power concerns. This body is best for wedding and event photographers who need dependable autofocus and strong low-light performance in a weather-sealed package.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong af (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | 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 |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 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 | H.264, XAVC S, AVCHD |
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-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony a7 III | Nikon Z Z8 | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 493 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 12 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 650 | 820 | 476 | 658 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony a7 III | 93.1 | 73.1 | 95.8 | 71.8 | 69.2 | 46.4 | 95.9 | 63.5 | 92.7 | 96.8 | 82.9 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 98.2 | 96 | 99.3 | 63.2 | 88.2 | 81 | 92.7 | 96.8 | 82.9 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 86.2 | 92.2 | 91.1 | 78.6 | 86.7 | 98.6 | 95.4 | 81 | 84.1 | 96.8 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.7 | 89.8 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 92.1 | 46.4 | 89.5 | 99.2 | 92.7 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 93.9 | 87 | 82.3 | 46.4 | 98.6 | 81 | 92.7 | 92 | 97.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.7 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.com.mx 1 offer From MX$51,625
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