- 35mm 847.3mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- ISO 80 - 102,400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Sony A7S II
A7S III vs A7S II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | A7S III | EOS M50 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-7SM3 | EOS M50 Mark II |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $3499.99 | $599.99 |
Street Price: | $3,348.00 | $645.80 |
Date Available: | 2020-09-01 | 2020-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
21.7 oz
(614 g)
includes batteries |
13.7 oz
(387 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.7 in. (129 x 97 x 70 mm) |
4.6 x
3.5 x
2.3 in. (116 x 88 x 59 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.40 microns | 3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 2240 (6.7 MP, 4:3), 2398 x 1344 (3.2 MP, 16:9), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (8-bit), HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
4264x2408 (60p)
3840x2160 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (240p/120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
3840x2160 (24p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: 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 |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 72mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 15 - 45mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 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 | Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 143/99 points, Face+Eye Tracking AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | 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 | 0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 9,437,184 dots (3,145,728 pixels) | 2,360,000 dots (786,666 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.90x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.90x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots (480,000 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 13.3x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80 - 102,400, expandable to 40 - 409,600 | Auto (100-6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | 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 | Auto (Ambience and White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (384 zone), Center-weighted, Partial (6.4%), Spot (2.8%) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 3 Custom Settings; Creative Look; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) | Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent Mode); Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water Painting Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)); Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Time-lapse movie) |
Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds | 10, 2 or custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync | Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Enhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | 2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF | .CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
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 | Micro USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack |
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): | 10 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
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): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable | LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Capture One Express (for Sony) free download | No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
Miscellaneous | ||
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