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Predecessor: |
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Sony A7 II
A7 II vs A7 III
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Successor: |
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Sony A7 IV
A7 III vs A7 IV
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Model Number: |
DP1 Merrill |
A7 III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-7M3 |
Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.00 |
$1999.99 |
Street Price: |
$849.00 |
$1,531.33 |
Date Available: |
2012-09-15 |
2018-04-10 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries
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33.3 oz
(945 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.5 in.
(122 x
67 x
64 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: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Foveon X3 |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.8 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.00 microns |
5.93 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
Full Color |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Not needed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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96 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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25.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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14.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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3,730 |
Image Resolution: |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 2336 x 1568
(3.7 MP,
Other) |
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, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.8 |
9.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
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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: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Sony E |
Lens: |
Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28mm |
28 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
19mm |
28 -
70mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
2.50x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
100 cm to Infinity
39.4 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
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: |
Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large) |
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? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional add-on optical type VF-11. |
EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.78x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.78x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
18.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
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: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
No scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16, 1/1600s at f/4.0-f/16 and 1/1250s at f/2.8-f/16. |
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 seconds |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) |
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: |
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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 |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
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: |
No |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Combined USB/AV |
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): |
1.68 |
0.57 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.84 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
9 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.88 |
0.57 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.8 |
9.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
7 |
163 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.8 |
9.7 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
33 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.8 |
9.7 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
30 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.49 seconds |
0.20 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): |
0.081 seconds |
0.125 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.023 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, Speed Priority AF mode = 0.424s |
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Startup Time: |
2.9 seconds |
1.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
97 shots |
710 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
610 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
115 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BP-41 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
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: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
SIGMA Photo Pro |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Update of DP1x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 920K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors. |
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