Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B L2 Black
Its 12.9MP full-frame sensor prioritizes exceptional low-light performance and clean 4K video over sheer resolution. The bundled FE 24-70mm lens adds immediate versatility for run-and-gun shooting right out of the box. This camera is best for dedicated videographers and streamers who need reliable, high-quality footage and can forgo in-body stabilization and weather sealing.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 12.9MP full-frame
Video 4K
20 Overall Score
Price $5,796
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.9 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B L2 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.9MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B L2 | 36 | 39.8 | 35.7 | 33.8 | 61.6 | 7.3 | 46.7 | 30 | 64.6 | 5.1 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.2 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65.1 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.3 | 55.5 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.5 | 88.4 |
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