Sony Alpha 7S III (a7S III / Alpha a7S III / α7S III)

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Brand	Sony 2020
Model	ILCE7SM3/B
Released Year	2020
Type	Mirrorless Cameras
Series	Alpha 7
Color	Black
Compatible Mountings	Sony E
Autofocus	Yes
Photo Sensor Resolution	<ul><li>12 MP</li><li>12.9 MP</li></ul>
Video Resolution	<ul><li>2160p</li><li>4K UHD 2160p</li></ul>
Optical Zoom	<ul><li>1</li><li>8 x</li></ul>
File Format	<ul><li>RAW</li><li>JPEG</li></ul>
Status	Active

Overview

The Sony Alpha 7S III is a full-frame mirrorless camera featuring a 12.1-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor designed for exceptional low-light performance and high sensitivity. It incorporates the BIONZ XR image processor, facilitating faster processing speeds and advanced noise reduction algorithms. The camera supports 4K video recording at up to 120 frames per second with 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth, catering to professional-grade video productions. Additionally, it features a high-resolution 9.44-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder and a vari-angle touchscreen LCD for versatile shooting angles. The body design integrates improved heat dissipation to enable extended video recording sessions without overheating. Connectivity options include dual card slots supporting CFexpress Type A and SD UHS-II media for robust storage solutions.

Specifications

Age Range Description	Adult
Built-In Media	Camera Body Only Battery Charger Tripod Shoulder Strap Battery HDMI Cable Body Cap Eyecup Shoe Cap Camera Body & Accessories
Are Batteries Included	Yes
Remote Included	No
UPC	649661394655 649661769422 027242920569 649661769323 810082103144 649661769330 850025963824 649661769378 649661769460 649661769477 810151893594
Item Height	5.07 inches 3.81 inches 12 inches
Manufacturer	Sony
Warranty Description	90 days limited warranty 1-year limited manufacturer’s
Connectivity Technology	USB Micro HDMI HDMI Wi-Fi
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth Wi-Fi
Video Output	HDMI
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1 2
Total USB Ports	1 2
Total Video Out Ports	1 2
Shooting Modes	Auto Manual Programmed AE Aperture priority Shutter-speed priority Slow /amp; Quick Motion Movie Panorama Portrait Automatic Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Continuous ['Portrait' 'Movie' 'Custom'] ['Portrait' 'Movie' 'Custom'] Landscape Sports
Digital-Still	Yes No
Movie Mode	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills Stills & Video Video
Night vision	No
Auto Focus Technology	Contrast Detection Phase Detection Real-time Eye AF
Focus Features	Hybrid Continuous-Servo AF (C) Direct Manual Focus (DMF) Manual Focus (M) Single-Servo AF (S)
Focus Type	Auto Focus manual-and-auto
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) Direct Manual Focus (DMF) Manual Focus (MF) Single-Servo AF (AF-S) Automatic AF (AF-A)
Autofocus	Yes
Aspect Ratio	3:2 16:9 4:3 1:1
File Format	RAW JPEG
Effective Still Resolution	12 MP 12.1
JPEG Quality Level	Fine Basic Normal
Supported Image Format	JPEG RAW
Maximum Image Size	12 MP 3464 Pixels 4.24E+3 Pixels
Total Still Resolution	12 MP 12.1 MP 12.9 MP
Optical Zoom	1 8 x
Lens Type	Zoom Standard Zoom Wide Angle Sony E-mount
Zoom	Optical Zoom Digital Zoom
Camera Lens	Sony E-mount zoom lens 10 Sony E-mount lens Wide Angle High-quality standard zoom lens with 18 elements in 13 groups and a maximum focal length of 70mm 24mm wide-angle prime lens
Minimum Focal Length	28 Centimeters 16 Millimeters 2.8 Millimeters 24 Millimeters
Metering Methods	Evaluative Average Center-Weighted Average Highlight Weighted Multiple Spot Center Weighted Multi-Zone
Exposure Control	[Multiple] Manual Automatic Program (P) Aperture Priority (Av or A) Shutter Priority (Tv or S) Manual (M) Automatic (Auto)
White Balance Settings	Auto Daylight Cloudy Flash torch Incandescent Color Temperature Underwater Fluorescent Custom Shade
Screen Size	3 Inches
Display Type	LCD OLED
Dots Per Screen	6014 High (exact value not provided) 1 440 000 Dot 432 dots per inch (dpi) 324 [LOWER THAN 9.44E+6 DOTS] 1440000 3145728 dots
Display Fixture Type	Tilting Tilting or Articulating Articulating Fixed
Touch Screen Type	Capacitive LCD NA or NO
Display Resolution Maximum	4240 x 2832 12.1 MP 12 MP 12.9 MP 1.44m
Has Color Screen	Yes
Flash Memory Type	SD or CFexpress SD Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) Micro SD SDXC
Memory Slots Available	2 1
Write Speed	10 fps 70 MB/s 128GB Performance 2.0 up to 90 MB/s 95 MB/s 30 MB/s
Flash Memory Speed Class	UHS-I C20 (U3) 70 UHS-III or U3 UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) or Video Speed Class 30 V90 U3 UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) C10
Compatible Mountings	Sony E
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image stabilization	Dynamic 5-Axis Sensor-shift
Expanded ISO Minimum	4096 40 80
Photo Sensor Resolution	12 MP 12.9 MP
Photo Sensor Size	35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) Full Frame (35mm)
Maximum Shutter Speed	30 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds 0.1 seconds 0.00025 seconds 30 seconds
Form Factor	Mirrorless Compact
Special Feature	Image Stabilization BIONZ XR Image Processor; 759-Point Fast Hybrid AF; 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization
Color	Black
Item Weight	1.9 Pounds 1.87 Pounds 6.51 Pounds 612 Grams 5.42 Pounds 6.5 Pounds 5.4 Pounds 7.75 Pounds 11.5 Pounds 11.53 Pounds 15.67 Pounds 7.81 Pounds 6.1 Pounds
Video Resolution	2160p 4K UHD 2160p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Flash Modes	Auto On/Fill Off Slow Sync Rear Curtain Red Eye Reduction Fill Flash Automatic Hi-Speed Sync Rear Sync Red-Eye Reduction On Slow Synch Rear Curtain Synch Manual TTL Stroboscopic High Speed Sync
Camera Flash	no flash Studio Hot Shoe
Skill Level	Professional Amateur
Compatible Devices	Sony E-mount devices Computers devices with USB or HDMI ports Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame) Smartphones Tablets Sony E-mount cameras Sony E-mount cameras or lenses Sony E mount cameras or lenses Sony E Various devices with USB HDMI or Wi-Fi support USB storage devices
Continuous Shooting	10 fps
Aperture modes	Aperture priority F2.8-F5.6 Manual Shutter-speed priority Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority F2.8 F2.8-F4.5
Viewfinder Magnification	0.94x 0.9x 0.78x
Video Capture Format	4k avc xavc H.264/XAVC MP4
Expanded ISO Maximum	51200 409600
Battery Weight	3 Ounces 0.72 Pounds
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Type	Lithium Ion Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery with 2280mAh capacity
Processor Description	bionz
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant Water Resistant Waterproof
Frame Rate	Up to 240 fps 120 fps 120 FPS 24 25 30 120
Mount Type	Sony E Bayonet Tripod
External-Memory Size	64 GB 128 GB 64
Series Number	7
Memory Storage Capacity	64 GB 128 GB
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class	U3 UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) UHS-I
Flash Memory Video Speed Class	30MB/s 300 1 30 V30 or higher 90
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	SD PCIe UHS-I SD (UHS-I)
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum	64 GB
Flash Sync Speed	1/200 or 1/250 1/250 Second 1/125 to 1/250 1/200
Warranty Type	90 days limited warranty
Crop Factor	1
Bit Depth	10 Bit 14 Bit 16 Bit
Self Timer	3E+1 2 5 1E+1 2E+1 2 seconds 10 seconds 5 seconds
Total USB 3.0 Ports	2 1
Autofocus Points	759 200
Global Trade Identification Number	00027242920569
Crop Mode	Full-Frame
Maximum Aperture	4 Millimeters 1.4 f
Specific Uses For Product	Photography Videography professional photography videography filmmaking event coverage journalism wildlife photography
Audio Input	3.5mm Microphone Jack Microphone External microphone input (3.5mm jack)
Audio Output Type	Headphone Internal internal
Maximum Focal Length	24 Millimeters 35 Millimeters 70 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View	0.53 Radians 1.46 Radians 84.1 Degrees
Lens Correction Type	Peripheral Illumination
Focal Length Description	12 to 24mm 35 millimeters 70-200 millimeters
Number of Diaphragm Blades	9 7
Flash Memory Installed Size	64 GB 128 GB
Delay between shots	0.1 seconds
Supported Audio Format	[Some] AAC Linear PCM WAV AC-3 LPCM Dolby Atmos
Shutter Type	Focal Plane Shutter Rolling Shutter
Recording Capacity	2.4E+2 minutes
Mounting Thread Type	1/4-20
Battery Capacity	2.28E+3 Milliamp Hours 2.28 Amp Hours
Minimum Aperture	2.8
Has Image Stabilization	Yes
Lens Construction	16 elements in 13 groups 18 elements and 13 groups 18 elements in 13 groups 13 elements in 10 groups
Dynamic Stops	15 Stops
Viewfinder Resolution	9440000 Dots
Photo Filter Thread Size	77 Millimeters
Photo Filter Size	77 Millimeters
Microphone Technology	Stereo

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FAQ

What sensor does the Sony Alpha 7S III use?

It uses a 12.1-megapixel full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor optimized for low-light performance.

Can the Alpha 7S III record 4K video at high frame rates?

Yes, it supports 4K video recording up to 120 fps with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal color depth.

What type of image processor is inside the Alpha 7S III?

It features the BIONZ XR image processor which enhances processing speed and noise reduction.

Does the camera support external recording devices?

Yes, it supports external 16-bit RAW output via HDMI in addition to internal recording options.

What kind of memory cards does the Sony Alpha 7S III use?

It accommodates dual card slots for CFexpress Type A and SD UHS-II cards.

Is the Sony Alpha 7S III still available on the market?

As of now, it is not discontinued and remains available for purchase.

What viewfinder specifications does the Alpha 7S III offer?

It offers a 9.44-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder for high clarity and detail.

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