Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
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
Sensor 42MP full-frame
AF Points 399 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 128 g
59 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong evf (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average build (2nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 42 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 399 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7R III | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 42MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 399 | 493 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 30 | 15 | 75 | 120 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 128 | 1160 | 579 | 575 | 511 | 588 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7R III | 91.5 | 94.8 | 2.2 | 72.7 | 51.8 | 68.9 | 47 | 87.6 | 18.2 | 20.3 | 89.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.6 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.8 | 70.8 | 98.1 | 87.6 | 94.2 | 8.7 | 89.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.4 | 96.9 | 94.6 | 82.4 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 89.6 | 23.8 | 95.9 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.8 | 94.5 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.8 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 89.6 | 21.9 | 89.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.5 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.6 | 96 | 87.6 | 89.6 | 17.5 | 99.6 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 96 | 94.8 | 90.5 | 98.8 | 70.1 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 89.6 | 9.1 | 89.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Kit Open Box / Refurbished
Usage Scores
- Overall59.3
- Video56.4
- Travel46.4
- Youtube61.7
- Beginner58.5
- Vlogging62.2
- Streaming64.7
- Photography65.4
- Wedding Events52.6
- Sports Wildlife54.1
- Product Photography70.1
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