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Sony Alpha a7 III 2018
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor and BIONZ X processor deliver strong low-light performance and internal 4K video with S-Log3 gamma control. Its 693-point autofocus system and 10fps burst shooting are paired with 5-axis in-body stabilization for sharp results, though the body lacks weather sealing. This camera is best for hybrid shooters who need a reliable workhorse for both event photography and detailed video work without switching systems.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
AF Points 693 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 2064 g
59 Overall Score
Price $1,518
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 kg / 4.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7 III | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2064 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7 III | 88.2 | 39.6 | 89.2 | 71.9 | 68 | 54.5 | 46.5 | 63.3 | 62.7 | 60.6 | 81.3 | 77.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.7 | 96.7 | 94.8 | 93.5 | 98 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 99.1 | 62.7 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 95.4 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 91.4 | 91.2 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99 | 69.8 | 97.8 | 86.9 | 97.6 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 88.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.4 | 95.2 | 93.5 | 98.7 | 63.8 | 97.2 | 99.1 | 62.7 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.6 | 96.2 | 91.4 | 94.5 | 54.5 | 92.2 | 99.4 | 92.3 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 88.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95 | 97.8 | 84.8 | 95 | 85.5 | 47.4 | 95.5 | 86.9 | 92.3 | 89.2 | 88 | 88.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $1,518
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Price History
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations12
Alpha a7 IIIBlack$1,300Alpha a7 III a7 IIIBlack$1,620Alpha a7 III$1,670Alpha a7 IIIBlack$1,698ILCE7M3/BBlack$1,728Alpha a7 III$1,750Alpha a7 III$1,898Alpha a7 IIIBlack$2,157Alpha a7 IIIBlack$2,198
