Sony Alpha 7 III

24 - 75 mm, 24.20 Mpx, Full frame
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Product details

The new addition to the Alpha 7 family from Sony is a real all-rounder. The back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS full-frame sensor with 24.2 megapixels has been specially redesigned for the camera and the image
processor has been further developed. With ISO 100 to 51,200, the α7 III covers an extremely wide sensitivity range. The sensor has a high dynamic range of 15 f-stops. The autofocus system can compete with the best on the market. The 693 phase autofocus points together with 425 contrast autofocus points cover around 93 per cent of the sensor surface. The autofocus also works quickly and reliably with eye detection. Continuous shooting is possible at up to ten frames per second with a mechanical shutter - if desired, completely silent with continuous focus tracking.5-axis image stabilisation, high-resolution 4K video recording and a long battery life of 710 shots round off the specifications. The joystick familiar from the α7 III and two SD card slots ensure greater freedom of operation. The back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with 24.2 megapixels plus front-end LSI stand for ultra-high image quality and speed. Sony has effectively doubled the readout speed of the image sensor. Thanks to the updated BIONZ X processor, the processing speed of the images has also increased by 1.8 times compared to the α7 II. An ISO range of 100 - 51,200 (expandable to ISO 50 - 204,800 for photos), a dynamic range of 15 f-stops and significantly improved skin tones and more true-to-life colours speak for themselves. 14-bit RAW is no problem for the α7 III, even with silent continuous shooting. The 5-axis image stabiliser compensates for up to 5.0. The new α7 III is able to capture up to ten images per second at full resolution with continuous autofocus on the memory card. In total, the buffer is sufficient for up to 177 standard JPEG images, 89 compressed RAW images or 40 uncompressed RAW images.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Camera equipment
Body
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
NFC, 
Wi-Fi
Aperture
f/4.5 - 32
Image sensor format
Full frame
Autofocus type
Hybrid
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
7950795

General information

Manufacturer
Sony
Category
Cameras
Manufacturer no.
ILCE7M3B.CEC
Release date
28.2.2018

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Metal, 
Plastic

Application range

Scene mode
Landscape, 
Portrait, 
Sports, 
Sunset
Scope of application
Professional use, 
Sports, 
Travel photography

Camera properties

Country code
CH
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Camera equipment
Body
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
NFC, 
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Hot shoe
White balance
Cloudy, 
Custom modes, 
Daylight, 
Flash, 
Fluorescent, 
Glowing, 
umbra
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE, 
Aperture priority AE, 
Auto, 
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 5EV in 1/2 steps, 
± 5EV in 1/3 steps
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Closure type
Electric
Self-timer delay
10 s
Flash modes
Flash Off
Connection
1/4"

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
24.20 Mpx
Image resolution
6000 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
Full frame
Image sensor size
35.6 x 23.8 mm
Crop factor
1
Supported page ratios
3:2
Min. ISO sensitivity
50
Max. ISO Sensitivity
204800

Camera lens properties

Min. aperture opening
f/6.8
Max. aperture
f/1.4
Aperture
f/4.5 - 32
Focal length
24 - 75 mm
Min. focal length
14 mm
Optical zoom
2 x
Lens equipment
Lens hood
Filter thread
58 mm

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Panel technology
TFT
Resolution
921600 Pixels
Display functions
Tilt and swivel, 
Touch screen

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Electric
Viewfinder resolution
2359296 Pixels
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus, 
Manual focus
Autofocus type
Hybrid
Autofocus areas
693 x

Performance

Shutter speed
30 - 1/8000 s
Min. shutter speed
30 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/8000 s
Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K
Max. refresh rate
120p
Max. frame rate
4K (25fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
Memory Stick Micro M2, 
microSDHC, 
microSDXC, 
SD, 
SDHC, 
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
2

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG, 
RAW
Video file formats
AVCHD, 
XAVC S

Durability

Durability
Splashproof
Waterproof
0 m

Connections

Connections
3.5mm headphones, 
Micro HDMI (Type D), 
Micro USB, 
Microphone, 
USB-C

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated, 
USB power delivery
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
16.40 Wh

Origin

Country of origin
Thailand

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
body cap, 
Eyepiece cup, 
Micro USB cable, 
Multi interface shoe cap, 
Power supply, 
Rechargeable battery, 
Shoulder strap

Product dimensions

Width
126.90 mm
Length
73.70 mm
Height
95.60 mm
Weight
650 g

Package dimensions

Length
21 cm
Width
14 cm
Height
15 cm
Weight
1.37 kg

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Nikon
  • 2.Sony
  • 3.Canon
  • 4.OM System
  • 5.Fujifilm

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Kodak
  • 4.Nikon
  • 6.Sony
  • 7.Olympus
  • 7.Panasonic

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Easypix
  • 6.Fujifilm
  • 7.Sony
  • 8.Olympus
  • 9.Panasonic
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good90/100
Foto Magazin Logo
Rank 4 out of 18Foto MagazinVollformatkamera im TestReleaseJanuary 2025

Die Sony Alpha 7 Ill hat gegenüber ihren Vorgängern vor allem beim AF, bei der Serienbildgeschwindigkeit und der Videofunktion zugelegt. Sie verfügt über eine sehr gute Ausstattung, wobei die Sucher- und Monitorauflösungen bei höherpreisigen Sony-Modellen besser ausfallen. Zeitraffer, Doppelbelichtungen oder Raw-Konverter fehlen...

Very good98/100
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dkamera.deSingle testReleaseMay 2024
  • Positive"Hervorragende Bildqualität und Detailwiedergabe bis ISO 3.200
  • PositiveGute Bildqualität bis ISO 6.400
  • PositiveHochwertiges und robustes Gehäuse aus einer Magnesiumlegierung
  • PositiveDie Kamera ist gegen Staub und Feuchtigkeit geschützt
  • PositiveDie Kamera liegt sehr gut in der Hand
  • PositiveSehr großer und besonders scharfer elektronischer Sucher (0,9-fach, 9,44 Millionen Subpixel)
    Very good83/100
    Computer Bild Logo
    Rank 8 out of 8Computer BildVOLLFORMATKAMERAS IM VERGLEICHReleaseApril 2024
    • PositiveSehr großer Sucher
    • Positiveschneller Autofokus mit guter Motiverkennung
    • NegativeFilmt in 4K30p als Ausschnitt
    • Negativeetwas pixeliger Sucher

    Die Alpha 7 III gibt es schon seit 2018. Sie erfüllt aber immer noch hohe Erwartungen: dank ihrer tollen Aufnahmen, egal ob Fotos oder Videos, egal ob bei strahlendem Sonnenschein oder sehr wenig Licht. Die Sony reagiert sehr schnell und ist bei Serienbildern sehr ausdauernd. Das Alter der Alpha 7 III zeigt sich beim Filmen und bei der App-Anbindung (nur per WLAN statt akkuschonendem Bluetooth), und...

    Very good90/100
    Foto Magazin Logo
    Rank 6 out of 8Foto MagazinVollformat - Preis und LeistungReleaseNovember 2023

    Wer eine besonders kompakte Vollformatkamera mit den neusten Autofokus-Fähigkeiten sucht, ist mit der Alpha 7C II gut beraten. Die meisten größeren Kameras im Testfeld bieten allerdings mehr Bedienkomfort, bspw. einen Autofo-kus-Joystick oder bessere Sucher. Den Testsieg und das beste Preis-Leistungsverhältnis kann die Canon EOS R8 verbuchen, die mit einem Straßenpreis von 1800 Euro die zweitgünstigste...

    Very good90/100
    Foto Magazin Logo
    Foto MagazinSingle testReleaseDecember 2020

    Compared to its predecessors, the Sony Alpha 7 III has improved its AF, continuous shooting speed and video function. It has very good features, although the viewfinder and monitor resolutions are better in higher-priced Sony models. Time-lapse, double exposure or raw converter are missing...

    Very good100/100
    DigitalPhoto Logo
    DigitalPhotoSingle testReleaseDecember 2020

    ... The combination of outstanding autofocus and strong image quality makes the Sony Alpha 7 III a convincing full-frame all-rounder. The standard zoom is not very fast, but affordable for under 300 euros. The focal length range covers most motifs. Again, look out for kit offers at your local dealer.