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Predecessor: |
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Sony A7R II
A7R II vs A7R III
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Successor: |
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Sony A7R IV
A7R III vs A7R IV
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Model Number: |
S-E (Typ 006) |
A7R III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-7RM3 |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$16900.00 |
$3200.00 |
Street Price: |
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$2,218.26 |
Date Available: |
2014-09-30 |
2017-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries
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23.2 oz
(657 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in.
(160 x
120 x
80 mm)
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5.0 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(127 x
96 x
74 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Kodak KAF-37500 |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
37.5 |
42.4 |
Sensor Format: |
Medium format |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.00 microns |
4.51 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
0.8x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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100 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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26.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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14.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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3,523 |
Image Resolution: |
7500 x 5000
(37.5 MP,
3:2) |
7952 x 5304
(42.2 MP,
3:2), 5168 x 3448
(17.8 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 7952 x 4472
(35.6 MP,
16:9), 5168 x 2912
(15.0 MP,
Other), 3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 5168 x 3448
(17.8 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2), 5168 x 2912
(15.0 MP,
Other), 3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1456
(3.8 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.5 |
9.9 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
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XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Leica S bayonet |
Sony E |
Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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Focal Length (actual): |
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Zoom Ratio: |
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Aperture Range: |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time |
Fast Hybrid 4D AF with 399 focal plane phase-detect points and 425 contrast-detect AF points; Wide (399 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); Touch AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen |
EVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3,686K-dot Quad VGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx. 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
1.09x |
0.78x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.87x |
0.78x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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1,440,000 dots
(360,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
32000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
AUTO (ISO 100-12800; selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Custom (Grey Card), Color temperature (Kelvin) |
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: |
1/4000 - 32 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.5EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame). |
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: |
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3 Custom Settings; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
Self Timer: |
2, 12 seconds |
2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
42.4 megapixels |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light |
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 |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type) |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
Dual SD + CF (UDMA7) |
Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I |
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
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: |
Cabled |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip |
USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.5 |
9.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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82 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.2 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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30 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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30 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.25 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.105 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.023 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Silent Shooting Mode: Full AF lag = 0.368s, Manual focus = 0.258s, Prefocus = 0.123s |
Startup Time: |
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1.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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1.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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650 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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530 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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100 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.4V, 2100mAh |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x 7.4V, 2100mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Leica Image Shuttle 2, downloadable from the Leica owners’ area after product registration |
Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
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