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| Model Name: | Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III |
| Prices: | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Sony A7 II
A7 II vs A7 III |
| Successor: |
Sony A7 IV
A7 III vs A7 IV |
| General | |
| Model Number: | A7 III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-7M3 |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1999.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,531.33 |
| Date Available: | 2018-04-10 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.3 oz
(945 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (127 x 96 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.93 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 96 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 3,730 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1968 x 1112 (2.2 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.9 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Sony E |
| Lens: | Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 70mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 28 - 70mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points; Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 18.8x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.57 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.57 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 163 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.7 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 33 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.7 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 30 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.125 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.023 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 710 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 610 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 115 minutes |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | |
| OS Compatibility: | |
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