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Brand Sony 2018
Model Alpha a7 III
Released Year 2018
Type Mirrorless Cameras
Series Alpha
Color Black
Compatible Mountings
  • Sony E
  • Sony A
Autofocus Yes
Photo Sensor Resolution
  • 24.2 MP
  • 24 MP
Video Resolution
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Optical Zoom
  • 0.71 x
  • 1 x
File Format
  • RAW
  • MPEG-4
  • JPEG
  • Raw
Status Active
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Overview

The Sony Alpha a7 III is a full-frame mirrorless camera introduced in 2018, designed as a versatile and high-performance imaging device.

It features a 24.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor paired with the BIONZ X image processor that delivers excellent low-light performance and fast processing speeds.

The camera supports 4K UHD video recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning to ensure high-quality footage.

It incorporates a 5-axis in-body image stabilization system that compensates for camera shake, improving the sharpness of handheld shots.

The autofocus system includes 693 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points, providing fast and precise focusing for both stills and video.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth for easy sharing and remote control via compatible devices.

Specifications

Age Range Description Adult
Built-In Media
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Battery
  • Eyecup
  • SD Card
  • USB Cable
  • Lens Cap
  • Body Cap
  • Shoe Cap
  • Neck Strap
Are Batteries Included
  • Yes
  • No
Item Height
  • 6.4 inches
  • 6 inches
Manufacturer Sony
Connectivity Technology
  • Micro USB
  • HDMI
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • USB
Wireless Technology
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • NFC
Total USB Ports 1
Total Video Out Ports 1
Shooting Modes
  • Movie
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Manual
  • Sports
  • Shutter Priority
  • Automatic
Digital-Still
  • Yes
  • No
Movie Mode Yes
Image Capture Type
  • Stills & Video
  • Video
Auto Focus Technology
  • Contrast Detection
  • Phase Detection
  • Hybrid
Focus Features Hybrid
Autofocus Points 693
Focus Type
  • Auto Focus
  • Continuous-Servo AF (C)
  • Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
  • Manual Focus (M)
  • Single-Servo AF (S)
  • Manual Focus
Focus Mode
  • Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
  • Automatic AF (AF-A)
Autofocus Yes
Aspect Ratio
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
File Format
  • RAW
  • MPEG-4
  • JPEG
  • Raw
Effective Still Resolution
  • 24 MP
  • 24.2 MP
JPEG Quality Level
  • Fine
  • Basic
  • Normal
Total Still Resolution
  • 24 MP
  • 24.2 MP
Maximum Focal Length
  • 70 Millimeters
  • 55 Millimeters
Lens Type
  • Zoom
  • Standard Zoom
  • Sony E-mount
Camera Lens
  • 28-70mm Zoom Lens
  • FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens: A versatile standard zoom lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, offering a 28-70mm focal length range for wide to standard views, and good low light performance at the wide end.
  • A compact and optically refined lens, providing an ideal everyday and special moment capture kit for the Sony Alpha a7III Mirrorless Camera, with a focal length range of 28-70mm and a variable aperture of f/3.5-5.6.
  • Compact and optically refined FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens with a variable focal length of 28-70mm and a variable aperture of f/3.5-5.6, featuring Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization.
Minimum Focal Length
  • 28 Millimeters
  • 0.3 Meters
Exposure Control
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Shutter Priority
  • Aperture Priority
  • Auto
  • Program
White Balance Settings Auto
Screen Size
  • 7 Inches
  • 3 Inches
  • 0.5 Inches
Display Type
  • LCD
  • OLED
  • Tilting LCD
Display Fixture Type
  • tilting
  • Tilting
Display Resolution Maximum
  • 24.2 MP
  • 1080p
Has Color Screen Yes
Flash Memory Type
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Memory Storage Capacity
  • 64 GB
  • 32 GB
Write Speed
  • 10 fps
  • 90 MB/s
  • up to 90 MB/s
Compatible Mountings
  • Sony E
  • Sony A
Sensor Type CMOS
Image stabilization
  • Optical
  • Sensor-shift
  • Digital
  • 5-Axis
  • Hybrid
Expanded ISO Minimum
  • 100
  • 50
Photo Sensor Resolution
  • 24.2 MP
  • 24 MP
Photo Sensor Size
  • Full Frame (35mm)
  • 36 x 24mm
Form Factor
  • Mirrorless
  • Compact
Special Feature
  • Live View
  • Portable
  • Shockproof
  • Temperature Extremes
  • Waterproof
  • X-Ray Proof
  • Image Stabilization
Color Black
Item Weight
  • 6.51 Pounds
  • 6.5 Pounds
  • 5.3 Pounds
  • 5.34 Pounds
  • 5.38 Pounds
  • 4.42 Pounds
  • 6.6 Pounds
Video Resolution
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Viewfinder Electronic
Flash Modes
  • Automatic
  • Hybrid
  • P-TTL
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
Camera Flash
  • no flash
  • built-in
  • external
  • Hotshoe
  • Built-In
Skill Level Professional
Specific Uses For Product
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Low-light
  • Action
Continuous Shooting 10 fps
Aperture modes
  • F5.6
  • F3.5–F5.6
  • Auto
  • Manual
Video Capture Format 4k
Expanded ISO Maximum 51200
Battery Type
  • Lithium Ion
  • NP-FW50
Processor Description bionz x
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Mount Type Bayonet
Minimum Aperture 5.6
Crop Factor 1
Has Image Stabilization Yes
Lens Mount Sony E
Audio Recording No
Remote Included No
UPC
  • 192223065475
  • 192223065468
  • 192223065352
Metering Methods
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Highlight Weighted
  • Multi-Zone
  • Spot
  • Hybrid
Touch Screen Type
  • Capacitive
  • [PO] Capacitive
Memory Slots Available 2
Flash Memory Video Speed Class
  • UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) or V90
  • V30
  • 30
Maximum Aperture 3.5 f
Maximum Shutter Speed 30 seconds
Compatible Devices
  • Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • Bluetooth
  • USB (Type-C)
  • Sony cameras with Sony E-mount
  • Sony A-mount lenses
  • Sony E-mount cameras
Battery Cell Type Lithium Ion
Supported Audio Format
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • FLAC
Frame Rate
  • 24
  • 30
  • 60 fps
  • 10
  • 24 frames per second
Item Dimensions D x W x H
  • 9"D x 9"W x 6.4"H
  • 9"D x 9"W x 6.4"H
Supported Image Format
  • JPEG
  • Raw
  • RAW
Dynamic Stops
  • 9 Stops
  • 15 Stops
Zoom
  • Digital Zoom
  • Optical Zoom
Number of Diaphragm Blades
  • 7
  • 8
Photo Filter Thread Size 55 Millimeters
Lens Construction
  • 12 elements in 9 groups
  • 9 elements in 8 groups
Photo Filter Size 55 Millimeters
Video Output HDMI
Total USB 3.0 Ports 1
External-Memory Size 32 GB
Series Number
  • 7
  • 3
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Dots Per Screen
  • [1024000, 1280000] for EVF, [2073600] for LCD
  • 921k
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class
  • U3
  • UHS-I (U3)
  • UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type
  • UHS-I
  • SDIO
Maximum Image Size 32 GB
Optical Zoom
  • 0.71 x
  • 1 x
Real Angle Of View
  • 75.5 Degrees
  • 44 Degrees
Focal Length Description 28 to 70mm
Minimum Shutter Speed
  • 1 seconds
  • 0.1 seconds
  • 8000 seconds
Audio Input
  • Built-in microphone (mono or stereo)
  • Microphone
Flash Sync Speed
  • 1/250 Second
  • 1/250
  • 1/250 or 1/200
Delay between shots
  • 0.1 seconds
  • 1E+2 Milliseconds
Audio Output Type internal
Data Transfer Rate 9E+1 Megabytes Per Second
Night vision No
Flash Memory Speed Class
  • UHS-I (U3) or U3
  • UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) or higher
Viewfinder Magnification
  • 0.7x to 1.0x
  • 0.78x
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum 64 GB
Flash Memory Installed Size 64 GB

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