Sony Alpha a7 III Black
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor with Eye AF delivers sharp subject tracking, while 4K HDR video uses full pixel readout without binning for clean, detailed footage. The included 28-70mm OSS lens and accessory kit provide a ready-to-shoot package that covers wide landscapes to portraits without additional purchases. This bundle is best for hybrid shooters entering full-frame who need capable stills and cinematic video in a single, cost-effective kit.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP 1/2.3-inch
Video 4K
24 Overall Score
Price $2,198
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong video (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
- Below average display (31st percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7 III | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Canon EOS R R1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP 1/2.3-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 | 4897 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 75 | 10 | 40 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 | 920 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7 III | 75 | 40.4 | 35.9 | 34.2 | 71.1 | 56.7 | 46.7 | 30.7 | 45.5 | 4.9 | 36.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72 | 98.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 63 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.9 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
| Canon EOS R R1 Compare | 99.9 | 99.2 | 98.5 | 93.6 | 96.7 | 56.7 | 46.7 | 99.8 | 95.3 | 80.1 | 89.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $2,198
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