| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha 7 III |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha 7 II |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
| MSRP | $2000 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.3 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Other Resolutions | 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 693 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3730 |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.7 |
| DxO Overall Score | 96 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/XAVC S 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] AVCHD/H.264 Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | |
| Webcam Functionality | |
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Remote Control | RM-VPR1, VCT-XPR10, VCT-VPR1, RM-SPR1, RMT-VP1K (Optional) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.3 x 6.6 x 5.4" |
| Package Weight | 2.485 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life | 610 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism |
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