Sony Alpha a7R III
Its 42.4-megapixel full-frame sensor delivers exceptional resolution and detail for large-format printing and extensive cropping. The bundled 85mm lens and filter kit make this a ready-to-shoot portrait and studio package right out of the box. This camera is best for studio and landscape photographers who prioritize maximum image detail over video features or weather sealing.
Type mirrorless
13 Overall Score
Price $3,400
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7R III | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Nikon Z5 II | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 315 | 273 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 75 | 30 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 476 | 721 | 620 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7R III | 36.4 | 39.9 | 35.8 | 33.4 | 23.2 | 28.7 | 46.6 | 29.9 | 21.2 | 35.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.8 | 91.5 | 92.9 | 83.5 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 95.1 | 95.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.5 | 90.5 | 97 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 61.4 | 91.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 97.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.5 | 88.8 | 87.5 | 59.1 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 88.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.2 | 94.6 | 86.3 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.3 | 88.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 97.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $3,400
Newegg 1 offer From $3,400
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Usage Scores
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