- 35mm 847.3mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- ISO 80 - 102,400
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Sony A7S II
A7S III vs A7S II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | CL | A7S III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | Type 7323 | ILCE-7SM3 |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $2795.00 | $3499.99 |
| Street Price: | $3,195.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Date Available: | 2017-11-30 | 2020-09-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.0 oz
(483 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
21.7 oz
(614 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.1 x
1.8 in. (131 x 78 x 45 mm) |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.7 in. (129 x 97 x 70 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 8.40 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6016 x 4014
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2) |
4240 x 2832
(12.0 MP,
3:2), 4240 x 2384 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 2768 x 1848 (5.1 MP, 3:2), 2768 x 1560 (4.3 MP, Other), 2128 x 1416 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1200 (2.6 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (8-bit), HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) |
4264x2408 (60p)
3840x2160 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (240p/120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Leica L bayonet | Sony E |
| Lens: | Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens; 8 elements in 6 groups | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF + release | Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF), 425 points (CDAF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot); Touch AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 2.36M-dot 4:3 EyeRes EVF, 0.74x equivalent magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | EVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, 25mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) | 9,437,184 dots (3,145,728 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | 0.90x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.11x | 0.90x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 1,440,000 dots (480,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 13.3x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 50000 | 102400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 50000 | Auto, 80 - 102,400, expandable to 40 - 409,600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, graycard (custom), manual color temperature setting | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 57-step Magenta/Green and 29-step Amber/Blue compensation), Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/25000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR | 3 Custom Settings; Creative Look; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Enhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | 2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-A HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone jacks | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| 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): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 140 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 33 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 220 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | BP-DC12 (7.2V 1200mAh) Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC12 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple App-Store/Google Play Store) | Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black. | |
