Sony a7 III + FE 55mm f/1.8
136631
Main info
24 megapixel full frame EXMOR R BSI CMOS sensor- 693 phase- & 425 contrast detect AF points
- Up to 10 fps photo shooting
- 4K 3840 × 2160 30p video recording
- Integrated WiFi, Bluetooth
and NFC connectivity
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Back-illuminated 24.2MP full-frame sensor
The 35 mm full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor features 24.2-megapixel resolution, back illumination, and gapless on-chip lens design for extraordinary sensitivity and dynamic range. Two times faster data readout speed is achieved through copper wires and front-end LSI.
Entirely enhanced image processing system
A combination of new-generation image processing system and a new sensor achieves an up to 1.5-stop improvement in image quality. A wide ISO sensitivity range of up to ISO 51200 is standard, and approx. up to 15-stop dynamic range at low sensitivity settings is achieved. Upgraded Detail Reproduction and Area-specific Noise Reduction combine to suppress noise and maintain a sense of high overall resolution. Color reproduction, especially of skin and nature scenes, has also been dramatically improved. The α7 III also supports 14-bit RAW output even during silent shooting/continuous shooting.
Wider, faster, more steadfast AF performance
An evolved image processing system and α9 camera AF algorithms optimized for the α7 III improve AF speed, precision, and tracking performance. 693 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points provide high-density wide-area coverage. AF speed up to twice as fast and more precise AF tracking performance let you capture and maintain focus on a quickly moving subject in unpredictable motion. The α7 III also autofocuses reliably down to EV-3 brightness.
Eye AF now supporting AF-C
Eye AF newly supports AF-C mode with greater precision that dramatically enhances portrait shooting, plus higher AF speed that makes it easier to shoot a portrait of a moving subject, even if the subject looks down and away from the camera or is backlit with face in partial darkness. The α7 III supports Eye AF for A-mount lenses mounted via an adaptor.
In-body 5-axis image stabilization with 5.0-stop shutter speed advantage
This comprehensive system compensates for five types of camera shake that tend to blur images: pitch/yaw shake when shooting at longer focal lengths; X/Y shake in close-up (including macro) shooting; and roll shake when recording stills at night and movies. It effectively achieves 5.0-stop-faster shutter speed, so the α7 III can take full advantage of its high-quality imaging capability and live-view image performance. Furthermore, it functions with A-mount lenses attached via mount adaptor, as well as E-mount lenses.
Up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking
With new shutter charge unit and image processing system refinements, the α7 III can shoot continuously at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking (up to 8fps with minimal display lag in live-view continuous shooting mode) for easy, stable shooting of even intensely active subjects. Up to approximately 177 JPEG images (standard) in full resolution, 89 compressed RAW images, or 40 uncompressed RAW images can be captured in one continuous burst. An electronic shutter allows silent, vibration-free shooting of wildlife and other sensitive situations when even slight noise can mean missing an ideal shot.
Clear, natural, realistic 4K movies
High-resolution full-frame 4K movies with full-pixel readout without pixel binning that condenses approximately 2.4 times the amount of data required for 4K movies (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) results in minimal moiré and jaggies. Advanced image processing makes it possible to record full-frame 4K movies with outstanding image quality in the mid-to-high ISO range, so you make the most of the 4K movie format’s unique potential in every shot. Super 35 mm can also be selected, instead of full-frame mode, as needed.
Supports a wide range of needs in HDR movie production
Supporting a wide range of HDR movie production needs, the α7 III offers S-Log3 as well as S-Log2 gamma curves, for great flexibility to fine-tune images as desired through color grading operation in post-production, and a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile for instant HDR workflow. However, color grading is not required to enjoy instant playback of high-quality, true-to-life images with no blocked shadows or blown highlights on an HDR (HLG) compatible TV.
High-resolution, high-contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder™
Providing high resolution and contrast, plus the excellent gradation and color reproduction that are advantages of OLED viewfinders, this approximately 2359K-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ faithfully depicts images with clear corner-to-corner visibility. Magnification is 0.78x (approx. 38.5° diagonal FOV). ZEISS T* coating greatly reduces obtrusive lens reflection on the ocular lens. Start-up is approximately 40% faster than with the α7 II when the camera is switched on. Furthermore, view mode can be set to “High” to provide finer and more natural details by taking maximum advantage of the data read from the 24.2 effective megapixel sensor.
Dual slots with UHS-II compatibility
This camera provides two media slots for SD card (UHS-II-compatible for fast data writing) and SD card/Memory Stick, respectively. Two cards in the slots can be used to simultaneously record or relay record data, separate RAW data from JPEG data, or stills from movies, and copy data from one card to the other. The memory card cover is lockable to prevent it from being opened unintentionally.
Longer battery life to shoot for more professional lengths
For extended periods of confident shooting, the NP-FZ100 battery has approximately 2.2 times the capacity of an NP-FW50 battery. You can shoot up to approximately 710 photos with one full charge and an optional VG-C3EM Vertical Grip can hold two batteries. USB Type-C™ and Multi/Micro USB ports allow external mobile batteries to power the camera for extended recording. Even more conveniently, accessories such as a remote control unit can be used via Multi/Micro USB port while power is supplied via USB Type-C™ port. BC-QZ1 optional battery charger allows quicker charging than charging via USB.
Highly durable and operable in tough conditions
The α7 III functions reliably in challenging environments. Its body is fortified by lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy top cover, front cover, and internal frame. The number of lens mount screws has been increased to six for enhanced durability. Major buttons and dials are sealed. Sealing is provided throughout the body to minimize entry of dust and moisture.
The 35 mm full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor features 24.2-megapixel resolution, back illumination, and gapless on-chip lens design for extraordinary sensitivity and dynamic range. Two times faster data readout speed is achieved through copper wires and front-end LSI.
Entirely enhanced image processing system
A combination of new-generation image processing system and a new sensor achieves an up to 1.5-stop improvement in image quality. A wide ISO sensitivity range of up to ISO 51200 is standard, and approx. up to 15-stop dynamic range at low sensitivity settings is achieved. Upgraded Detail Reproduction and Area-specific Noise Reduction combine to suppress noise and maintain a sense of high overall resolution. Color reproduction, especially of skin and nature scenes, has also been dramatically improved. The α7 III also supports 14-bit RAW output even during silent shooting/continuous shooting.
Wider, faster, more steadfast AF performance
An evolved image processing system and α9 camera AF algorithms optimized for the α7 III improve AF speed, precision, and tracking performance. 693 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points provide high-density wide-area coverage. AF speed up to twice as fast and more precise AF tracking performance let you capture and maintain focus on a quickly moving subject in unpredictable motion. The α7 III also autofocuses reliably down to EV-3 brightness.
Eye AF now supporting AF-C
Eye AF newly supports AF-C mode with greater precision that dramatically enhances portrait shooting, plus higher AF speed that makes it easier to shoot a portrait of a moving subject, even if the subject looks down and away from the camera or is backlit with face in partial darkness. The α7 III supports Eye AF for A-mount lenses mounted via an adaptor.
In-body 5-axis image stabilization with 5.0-stop shutter speed advantage
This comprehensive system compensates for five types of camera shake that tend to blur images: pitch/yaw shake when shooting at longer focal lengths; X/Y shake in close-up (including macro) shooting; and roll shake when recording stills at night and movies. It effectively achieves 5.0-stop-faster shutter speed, so the α7 III can take full advantage of its high-quality imaging capability and live-view image performance. Furthermore, it functions with A-mount lenses attached via mount adaptor, as well as E-mount lenses.
Up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking
With new shutter charge unit and image processing system refinements, the α7 III can shoot continuously at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking (up to 8fps with minimal display lag in live-view continuous shooting mode) for easy, stable shooting of even intensely active subjects. Up to approximately 177 JPEG images (standard) in full resolution, 89 compressed RAW images, or 40 uncompressed RAW images can be captured in one continuous burst. An electronic shutter allows silent, vibration-free shooting of wildlife and other sensitive situations when even slight noise can mean missing an ideal shot.
Clear, natural, realistic 4K movies
High-resolution full-frame 4K movies with full-pixel readout without pixel binning that condenses approximately 2.4 times the amount of data required for 4K movies (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) results in minimal moiré and jaggies. Advanced image processing makes it possible to record full-frame 4K movies with outstanding image quality in the mid-to-high ISO range, so you make the most of the 4K movie format’s unique potential in every shot. Super 35 mm can also be selected, instead of full-frame mode, as needed.
Supports a wide range of needs in HDR movie production
Supporting a wide range of HDR movie production needs, the α7 III offers S-Log3 as well as S-Log2 gamma curves, for great flexibility to fine-tune images as desired through color grading operation in post-production, and a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile for instant HDR workflow. However, color grading is not required to enjoy instant playback of high-quality, true-to-life images with no blocked shadows or blown highlights on an HDR (HLG) compatible TV.
High-resolution, high-contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder™
Providing high resolution and contrast, plus the excellent gradation and color reproduction that are advantages of OLED viewfinders, this approximately 2359K-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ faithfully depicts images with clear corner-to-corner visibility. Magnification is 0.78x (approx. 38.5° diagonal FOV). ZEISS T* coating greatly reduces obtrusive lens reflection on the ocular lens. Start-up is approximately 40% faster than with the α7 II when the camera is switched on. Furthermore, view mode can be set to “High” to provide finer and more natural details by taking maximum advantage of the data read from the 24.2 effective megapixel sensor.
Dual slots with UHS-II compatibility
This camera provides two media slots for SD card (UHS-II-compatible for fast data writing) and SD card/Memory Stick, respectively. Two cards in the slots can be used to simultaneously record or relay record data, separate RAW data from JPEG data, or stills from movies, and copy data from one card to the other. The memory card cover is lockable to prevent it from being opened unintentionally.
Longer battery life to shoot for more professional lengths
For extended periods of confident shooting, the NP-FZ100 battery has approximately 2.2 times the capacity of an NP-FW50 battery. You can shoot up to approximately 710 photos with one full charge and an optional VG-C3EM Vertical Grip can hold two batteries. USB Type-C™ and Multi/Micro USB ports allow external mobile batteries to power the camera for extended recording. Even more conveniently, accessories such as a remote control unit can be used via Multi/Micro USB port while power is supplied via USB Type-C™ port. BC-QZ1 optional battery charger allows quicker charging than charging via USB.
Highly durable and operable in tough conditions
The α7 III functions reliably in challenging environments. Its body is fortified by lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy top cover, front cover, and internal frame. The number of lens mount screws has been increased to six for enhanced durability. Major buttons and dials are sealed. Sealing is provided throughout the body to minimize entry of dust and moisture.
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Sensor
Effective megapixels
24.2
Megapixels
24 megapixels
Sensor size
Full frame
Sensor type
EXMOR R BSI CMOS
Sensor size
35.6 × 23.8 mm
Full frame
Yes
Crop factor
1×
Aspect ratio
3 : 2
16:9 aspect ratio available
16:9 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
6000 × 4000
Smallest image size
1968 × 1312
Imaging processor
BIONZ X
ISO
100 – 51 200
Expanded ISO 50 – 204 800
Expanded ISO 50 – 204 800
Filters
Primary color filter
Dust removal
Yes
Colour space
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
Bayonet
Camera body mount
Sony E-mount
Compatible lenses
Sony FE lenses
Sony E lenses (in crop mode)
Sony A-mount lenses + Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX lenses (with optional A-mount adapter)
Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX objektiivid (adapteriga)
Sony E lenses (in crop mode)
Sony A-mount lenses + Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX lenses (with optional A-mount adapter)
Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX objektiivid (adapteriga)
Image stabiliser
Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Sony SteadyShot Inside
Stabilization axis
5-axis
Stabilizer performance
5 stops
Focusing
Focusing sensor
Hybrid autofocus
Autofocus points
693 phase-detection points
425 contrast-detection points
425 contrast-detection points
AF sensor working range
-3 – 20 EV
Autofocus modes
Auto
Single
Continuous
Direct manual
Manual
Single
Continuous
Direct manual
Manual
Manual focus assist
Focus Peaking
Zebra
Focus magnification
Zebra
Focus magnification
Focus lock
Yes
Focus point selection
Wide zone (693/425 points)
Ala
Center
Flexible spot (small
Flexible spot (medium)
Flexible spot (large)
Expanded flexible spot
Ala
Center
Flexible spot (small
Flexible spot (medium)
Flexible spot (large)
Expanded flexible spot
Face detection
Yes
Autofocus micro adjustment
Yes
Yes, with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4
Yes, with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4
AF assist light
Yes
Exposure metering
Metering
1200-zone evaluative metering using CMOS sensor
Metering range
-3 – 20 EV
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
Light areas
Center weighted average
Spot
Light areas
AE lock
Yes
Exposure compensation
±5 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Exposure bracketing
3, 5 or 9 frames
1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV increments
1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV increments
Shutter
Shutter
Electronically-controlled
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Electronic front curtain shutter
Yes
Shutter speed
1/8000 – 30 sec
Silent shooting
Yes
Shooting
Exposure modes
iAuto
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual
Movie
Scene
User (2)
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual
Movie
Scene
User (2)
Scene modes
Yes
Drive modes
Single
Continuous (Super high)
Continuous (High)
Continuous (Medium)
Continuous (Low)
Self timer delay
Self timer continuous
Bracketing
Continuous (Super high)
Continuous (High)
Continuous (Medium)
Continuous (Low)
Self timer delay
Self timer continuous
Bracketing
Still image continuous shooting
10 fps
JPEG+RAW
Yes
White balance
White balance metering
Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor
White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Shade
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent (4)
Flash
Underwater
Color temperature (2500 – 9900 K)
Color filter (G7 - M7 57 steps; A7 - B7 29 steps)
Custom
Daylight
Shade
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent (4)
Flash
Underwater
Color temperature (2500 – 9900 K)
Color filter (G7 - M7 57 steps; A7 - B7 29 steps)
Custom
WB Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
Movie recording
Video recording
4K UHD 3840 × 2160
Video resolution
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 30p
Other formats
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 24p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 120p/100p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60p/50p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p/25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 120p/100p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60p/50p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p/25p
Slow motion video
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 120p
Bitrate
[4K UHD] 100 Mbps (XAVC S)
Log picture profiles
S-Log2
S-Log3
HLG
HLG1-3
S-Log3
HLG
HLG1-3
Microphone
Built-in microphone
HDMI output
4K video (3840 × 2160 25p/24p) output
YCbCr 4:2:2
8 bit uncompressed
YCbCr 4:2:2
8 bit uncompressed
File types
JPEG
DCF 2.0
EXIF 2.31
MPF
EXIF 2.31
MPF
RAW
Sony ARW 2.3 format
14 bit
14 bit
Movie format
MP4 (Video: XAVC S (H.264/MPEG4-AVC); Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
AVCHD (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Dolby Digital AC3 stereo)
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AAC stereo)
AVCHD (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Dolby Digital AC3 stereo)
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AAC stereo)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Electronic
Viewfinder type
OLED
Screen dots
2 359 296
Viewfinder size
0,5"
Coverage
100%
Magnification
0.78×
Dioptre correction
-4 – +3
LCD monitor
Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
921 600
Articulation
Tiltable
Touch screen
Yes
Coverage
100%
Adjustments
Brightness
Live View
Yes
Storage
Memory card slots
2
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDHC (UHS-I)
SDHC (UHS-II)
SDXC
SDXC (UHS-I)
SDXC (UHS-II)
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SDHC
SDHC (UHS-I)
SDHC (UHS-II)
SDXC
SDXC (UHS-I)
SDXC (UHS-II)
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Flash
Flash type
None
Flash modes
Auto
Fill flash
Slow sync
Rear curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
High speed sync
Flash off
Fill flash
Slow sync
Rear curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
High speed sync
Flash off
Flash exposure compensation
±3 EV
1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
External flash
External flashguns with ADI / Sony TTL support
Hot shoe
Yes
ISO 518 standard hot shoe
ISO 518 standard hot shoe
X-Sync
1/250 sec
Interface
USB
1 × USB-C
1 × microUSB 2.0
1 × microUSB 2.0
Video
microHDMI (Type D)
Sound
3.5 mm headphones out
3.5 mm microphone input
3.5 mm microphone input
Remote controller interface
Sony Multi-Terminal
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
NFC
Yes
Features
GPS
No
Electronic level
Yes
Panorama
No
Power source
Battery
NP-FZ100 lithium battery
Battery life
610 shots (CIPA)
Battery grip model
Sony VG-C3EM
Body
Materials
Magnesium alloy body
Weather sealing
Weather- and dustproof
Color
Black
Height (mm)
95.6
Width (mm)
126.9
Depth (mm)
73.7
Weight (with battery and memory card)
650 g
Kit
Body with lens
Supplied lens
Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA
Package contents
Camera
Lithium battery NP-FZ100
AC adapter AC-UUE12
microUSB cable
Body mount cover
Hot shoe cover
Eyepiece cap
Shoulder strap
Lithium battery NP-FZ100
AC adapter AC-UUE12
microUSB cable
Body mount cover
Hot shoe cover
Eyepiece cap
Shoulder strap
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