Sony α7 III explained

Camera Name:	Sony α7 III
Maker:	Sony
Type:	Full-Frame Sony α (Alpha)
Sensor Size:	35.6 × 23.8 mm (Full frame type)
Recording Medium:	SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card
Res:	6000 × 4000 (24 megapixels)
Lens:	Interchangeable
Flash:	No
Shutter:	Mechanical, Electronic
Emode:	P/A/S/M (stills/movie)
Farea:	693 focus points
Cont:	10 frames per second
Viewfinder:	Yes (electronic)
Wb:	Auto, Multiple preset options, Custom white balance
Rearlcd:	3order=flipNaNorder=flip with 921,600 dots
Battery:	NP-FZ100
Dimensions:	127by
Weight:	650 g including battery
Price:	$1,999 USD body, $2,199 USD kit (28-70mm Zoom Lens)
Date:	April 10, 2018
Complens:	All E-mount lenses
Interface Avout:	HDMI D (Micro)
Interface Data:	USB 2.0 Micro-B, USB 3.0 Type-C, 802.11/WiFi
Made In:	China
Vidrecord:	XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD, AVCHD
Successor:	Sony α7 IV
Predecessor:	Sony α7 II

The Sony α7 III (model ILCE-7M3) is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera manufactured by Sony.^{[1] [2] [3]} It was announced^[4] on 26 February 2018 as the successor to the Sony α7 II and available April 10, 2018. Described by Sony as "the basic model," the camera shares many features with the high-end Sony α7R III and α9 models. It was succeeded by the Sony α7 IV, announced on October 21, 2021.

Features

The camera features several advancements over the previous model, the α7 II, incorporating some features from the higher-end α7R III and α9.^[5]

• 24 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
• 693 Phase Detection AF Points with 93% coverage, inherited from α9 and 425 contrast AF points
• Continuous eye autofocus mode called Eye AF with High Tracking ability
• 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization with a 5.0 step shutter speed advantage
• 10 fps continuous shooting (mechanical or silent)
• Multiple 4K (3840x2160) video modes: 4K/24p oversampled from 6K sensor output, or 4K/30p oversampled from 5K cropped portion of sensor
• 15 stops of dynamic range
• Full HD (1920x1080) video at 120 fps
• Larger 'Z'-series (NP-FZ100) battery from α9 and α7R III that is rated at 710 shots (CIPA measurement) - offering the world's longest battery life of any mirrorless camera
• Upgraded operability and functionality including addition of joystick for adjusting focus points, Dual SD Card Slots, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) USB Type-C Terminal
• ISO range from 100 to 51,200 (expandable to 204,800)
• Weather sealed, magnesium alloy body
• No built-in flash.
• 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder with 0.78x magnification
• Supports 4 different video file formats (XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD, or AVCHD)

Improvements over the Sony α7 II

The Sony α7 III improved in a number of aspects compared to its predecessor, the α7 II, which was released four years earlier in November, 2014.

• 4K video modes and 120fps full HD video instead of the A7 II's limited full HD (1920x1080) movie modes.
• Continuous burst increased to 10fps instead of 5fps.
• Maximum ISO sensitivity of 51,200 instead of 25,600.
• Upgraded sensor with 693 Phase Detection auto-focus points vs. 117 contrast AF points.
• Newer Z battery system (NP-FZ100) rated to 710 shots instead of 340.
• Battery capacity 7.2V / 16.4Wh (2280mAh).
• Dual SD card slots instead of a single card slot.
• Bluetooth for increased phone communication options.
• Introduction of a touch screen but lower resolution 922,000 dot display instead of 1.23 million.
• Newer ergonomic layout similar to the earlier A9 and A7R III including the addition of a joystick.

The camera's rounded feature set and launch price were highly praised. Reviewers noted it as a flexible and competitive tool for all types of photography.^{[6] [7] [8] [9]}

Issues

The Sony A7 III does not have a vertical AA filter, it only has a horizontal one. It improves sharpness, but also creates a visible amount of moiré on clothes and hair.^[10]

See also

• Comparison of Sony α7 cameras
• List of Sony E-mount lenses
• Exmor R

External links

• AlphaUniverse

Notes and References

1. Web site: Phil. Hall 2018-03-27T16:05:32.85ZCameras. 2019-05-31. Sony Alpha A7 III review. TechRadar. 27 March 2018 .
2. Web site: 2019-05-31. Sony A7 III review: A peerless full-frame mirrorless camera. Engadget.
3. Web site: Michael. Topham. 2019-05-31. Sony A7 III Review. Trusted Reviews. October 2018 .
4. News: Sony A7III press release: "Sony Expands Full-frame Mirrorless Lineup with Introduction of New α7 III Camera" - sonyalpharumors. 2018-02-27. sonyalpharumors. 2018-11-25. en-US.
5. Web site: Sony a7 III Review . Carey Rose, Rishi Sanyal, Dan Bracaglia . April 23, 2018 . DPReview . August 20, 2018.
6. Web site: Fisher. Jim. 2019-05-02. Sony a7 III Review. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828110909/https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-a7-iii. August 28, 2020. 2020-09-09. PCMAG. en.
7. Web site: Cooke. Alex. 2018-06-07. The Camera You Should Want: Fstoppers Reviews the Sony a7 III. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609085929/https://fstoppers.com/originals/camera-you-should-want-fstoppers-reviews-sony-a7-iii-250186. 2020-06-09. 2020-09-09. Fstoppers. en.
8. Web site: Etienne. Stefan. 2018-03-30. Sony A7 III and A7R III review: mirrorless magic. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806195730/https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/30/17176246/sony-a7-a7r-iii-alpha-3-mirrorless-camera-review-specs-price. 2020-08-06. 2020-09-09. The Verge. en.
9. Web site: Mathies. Daven. 2018-11-15. Sony A7 III review. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200213204554/https://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/sony-a7-iii-review/. 2020-02-13. 2020-09-09. www.digitaltrends.com.
10. Web site: Sony a7 III Review . 2023-02-15 . DPReview.