Sony Alpha a7 III Black 2018
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor with Eye AF and 10fps mechanical burst shooting makes this a reliable workhorse for tracking fast subjects. The 4K video benefits from full pixel readout without binning and HLG support for an instant HDR workflow, though the 2994g body lacks weather sealing and stabilization. This bundle is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need consistent autofocus tracking and are building a kit from the included 28-70mm and 50mm lenses.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP 1/2.3-inch
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K
Weight 2994 g
32 Overall Score
Price $2,098
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7 III | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP 1/2.3-inch | 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 | 10 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2994 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7 III | 61.9 | 33.8 | 59.4 | 61.2 | 64.7 | 46.3 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 29.9 | 2.7 | 31.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.5 | 98 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.6 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.3 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 77.1 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $2,098
Amazon 1 offer From $2,098
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Other Configurations10
Alpha a7 IIIBlack$1,455Alpha a7 IIIBlack$1,510Alpha a7 IIIBlack$1,650Alpha a7 III$1,670Alpha a7 III$1,910Alpha a7 IIIBlack$1,957Alpha a7 III$1,998Alpha a7 IIIBlack$2,157Alpha a7 IIIBlack$2,198
