Sony a7 III Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (2018)
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Product Overview
Sony a7 III is a premium mirrorless camera in the Sony E-mount system. Introduced by Sony in 2018, it comes with a full-frame sensor with 24 MP (6000 x 4000) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has an excellent battery life, and you may just get away without a second battery. The 10.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
The Sony a7 III comes with 693 autofocus points. Those who intend to use the Sony a7 III for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 5 stops of IBIS.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- 5 stops of IBIS
- Good 10.0 fps burst rate
- Rather compact
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Viewfinder with low 0.78x magnification
- Low resolution EVF
- Lacks intervalometer for timelapse
What external reviewers found***
External score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- No in-camera stabilization
- No telephoto zoom
- No in-body stabilization
- No manual controls
- Can’t crop 1080p at any frame rate
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless Connectivity
with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app
Construction
Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm)
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
Sensor | Type
BSI-CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
74 mm / 2.91 in
Size | Height
96 mm / 3.78 in
Size | Width
127 mm / 5.00 in
Weight
650 g / 22.97 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Tilting
Resolution
921,600 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.78x
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
AE Bracketing
±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
Autofocus
693 focus points
Crop Factor
1.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
(5 stops)
Intervalometer
No
ISO Range
100 ~ 51200
Processor
Bionz X
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
710 shots
Max Burst Rate
10.0 fps
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Production
Battery
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery and charger
Debut
2018-02-27
Model Name
ILCE-7M3
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External Reviews
gizmodo[1]
Reviewer score 67%For $1,300, the Canon RP succeeds as an entry-level full-frame camera. The Sony is just much better at producing a pleasing image from a grainy photo than the Canon. The biggest issue in day-to-day shooting is the Canon's lack of in-camera stabilization.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Easy to use
- Good battery life
Cons
- No in-camera stabilization
- No manual controls
cameralabs[2]
Reviewer score 90%Sony Alpha A7 III is a highly versatile and feature-packed camera. It delivers crisp and satisfying images from its 24 Megapixel full-frame sensor. It captures good-looking 4k video in either full- frame or cropped APSC modes. It handles itself confidently for action with 10fps bursts and phase-detect autofocus across almost the entire sensor.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Can’t crop 1080p at any frame rate
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 79%Sony a7 III looks a lot like the a7 II, but the upgrades inside are palpable. Autofocus system is vastly improved, with much wider coverage and 10fps capture. A high-capacity battery keeps the camera shooting for much longer than previous a7 models. Sony sells an add-on accessory with balanced XLR input for projects.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent battery life
- High-capacity battery
Cons
- No in-body stabilization
- No telephoto zoom
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References
- ^ I Pitted Canon's 'Affordable' EOS RP Against My Beloved Sony A7 III. [gizmodo]. https://gizmodo.com/i-pitted-canons-affordable-eos-rp-against-my-beloved-so-1834327043. 2019-05-21. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
- ^ Sony A7 III review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-alpha-a7-mark-iii-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
- ^ Sony a7 III Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-a7-iii. 2019-05-02. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
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