Sony Alpha 7S III

12.10 Mpx, Full frame
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Product details

The newly developed, back-illuminated Exmor RTM full-frame 12.1 megapixel effective CMOS sensor offers up to twice the readout speed of the α7S II, plus high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. An extended
colour filter array provides accurate colour reproduction, while focal plane AF phase detection significantly improves autofocus stability and precision. All this contributes to excellent image quality. The BIONZ XRTM image processor is eight times more powerful than the previous processor. Latency has been minimised and real-time processing for videos and photos has been significantly improved. The processor provides real-time AF processing, image recognition and image quality adjustments, and also handles data transfer, user interface and other camera operations. The 12.1 megapixel full-frame configuration enables high sensitivity with low noise throughout the camera's sensitivity range by optimizing the output signal from the sensor. The standard ISO range is 80 to 102400 and can be extended to 40 to 409600 (80 to 409600 for video). The impressive dynamic range with 15 steps allows beautiful, authentic images without overexposed highlights. Together, the camera's high sensitivity and wide dynamic range give you greater creative freedom when shooting. 4K full frame shooting at 120 frames per second16 with autofocus is possible thanks to the high-speed readout capabilities of the new image sensor in conjunction with the newly developed powerful BIONZ XR processor. This high 4K image quality, with full pixel readout without binning, provides clear, post-processed slow motion (up to 5 times slower than real time)17 and bokeh effects typical of full frame cameras - all with smooth and highly accurate autofocus. Despite the compact size of the α7S III, it offers an impressive range for creative ideas. The camera can take internal 4K shots with 10-bit image depth and 4:2:2 colour sampling using either Long-GOP or All-Intra compression. This allows for even finer colour gradation and gives you video with ultimate HDR realism while maintaining natural gradation. That's true editing freedom.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Camera equipment
Body
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
NFC
Wi-Fi
Image sensor format
Full frame
Autofocus type
Hybrid
Item number
13460822

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
ILCE7SM3B.CEC
Release date
28.7.2020

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Metal
Plastic

Application range

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
Custom modes
Daylight
Fluorescent
umbra
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE
Auto
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 3EV in 1/2 steps
± 3EV in 1/3 steps
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Closure type
Electric
Mechanical-switch
Self-timer delay
10 s
2 s
5 s
Flash modes
Flash Off

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
12.10 Mpx
Image resolution
4240 x 2832 pixels
Image sensor type
Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Image sensor format
Full frame
Image sensor size
35.6 x 23.8 mm
Supported page ratios
3:2
Min. ISO sensitivity
40
Max. ISO Sensitivity
409600

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Panel technology
TFT
Resolution
1440000 Pixels
Display functions
Rotatable
Tiltable
Touch screen

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Electric
Viewfinder resolution
9437184 Pixels
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Autofocus type
Hybrid
Autofocus areas
759 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
UHD 4K
Max. refresh rate
120p
Max. frame rate
4K (120fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
CFexpress type A
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
2

Media formats

Image file formats
HEIF
JPEG
RAW
Video file formats
H.264
H.265
MPEG-4
XAVC S

Durability

Durability
Dustproof
Splashproof
Waterproof
Not waterproof

Connections

Connections
3.5mm headphones
3.5mm microphone
USB multi

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Origin

Country of origin
Thailand

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Cable protection
Eyepiece cup
Multi interface shoe cap
Power cord
Rechargeable battery
Shoulder strap
USB-A to USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Width
128.90 mm
Length
77.50 mm
Height
96.40 mm
Weight
699 g

Package dimensions

Length
24.20 cm
Width
15.50 cm
Height
14.50 cm
Weight
1.69 kg

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.RICOH
  • 5.OM System

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
  • 5.Nikon
  • 5.Sony
  • 7.RICOH
  • 8.OM System

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Canon
  • 5.Easypix
  • 6.Sony
  • 7.Nikon
  • 8.Olympus
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good94/100
Very good93/100Rank 2 out of 5
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