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Predecessor: |
Sony A7 II
A7 II vs A7 III
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Successor: |
Sony A7 IV
A7 III vs A7 IV
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Panasonic S5 IIX
S5 vs S5 IIX
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Model Number: |
A7 III |
S5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-7M3 |
DC-S5 |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1999.99 |
$1999.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,531.33 |
$1,231.32 |
Date Available: |
2018-04-10 |
2020-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.3 oz
(945 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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25.2 oz
(714 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(127 x
96 x
74 mm)
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5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in.
(133 x
97 x
82 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
24.2 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.93 microns |
5.93 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
96 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
25.0 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.7 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,730 |
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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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 3792 x 2848
(10.8 MP,
4:3), 2688 x 2016
(5.4 MP,
4:3), 6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9), 4272 x 2400
(10.3 MP,
16:9), 3024 x 1704
(5.2 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2848 x 2848
(8.1 MP,
1:1), 2016 x 2016
(4.1 MP,
1:1), 6000 x 2208
(13.2 MP,
Other), 6000 x 3000
(18.0 MP,
Other), 12000 x 8000
(96.0 MP,
3:2), 10656 x 8000
(85.2 MP,
4:3), 12000 x 6736
(80.8 MP,
16:9), 8000 x 8000
(64.0 MP,
1:1), 6000 x 2208
(13.2 MP,
Other), 6000 x 3000
(18.0 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.9 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
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3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p)
3328x2496 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p)
1920x1080 (180p/150p/120p/100p/60p/30p/15p/10p/5p/2p/1p)
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Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
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: |
Sony E |
L Mount |
Lens: |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
28 -
70mm
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20 -
60mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
2.50x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T) |
f/3.5-5.6 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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15 cm to Infinity
5.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
67.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
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) |
Contrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Head, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter |
2,360K-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, 60/120fps refresh rate, 0.005s lag |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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5,760,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.78x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.78x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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1,840,000 dots
(613,333 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
18.8x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
51200 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 |
Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
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 |
AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (4), Color temperature setting (4) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
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) |
Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (*For photos only). |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
10s, 3 images / 2s / 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
96.0 megapixels |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Forced On/Red-eye Reduction / Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction / Forced Off *For iA only. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced power with DMW-FL580L) |
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: |
Multi Interface Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks |
USB-C, HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.57 |
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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): |
0.57 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.9 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
163 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.7 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
33 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.7 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
30 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
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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): |
0.125 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.023 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.7 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.9 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
710 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
610 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
115 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
Included Software: |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
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