sony α7 III Specifications

Announced: Feb 27, 2018

Price
MSRP$1998
Body type
Body typeSLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Max resolution6000 x 4000
Other resolutions
  • 6000 x 3376
  • 3936 x 2624
  • 3936 x 2216
  • 3008 x 1688
  • 3008 x 2000
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Effective pixels24 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors25 megapixels
Sensor sizeFull frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm)
Sensor typeBSI-CMOS
ProcessorBionz X
Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 100-51200
Boosted ISO (minimum)50
Boosted ISO (maximum)204800
White balance presets11
Custom white balanceYes
Image stabilizationSensor-shift
CIPA image stabilization rating5stop(s)
Uncompressed formatRAW
JPEG quality levels
  • Extra fine
  • fine
  • standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Touch
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital zoomYes(4)
Manual focusYes
Number of focus points693
Lens mountSony E
Focal length multiplier
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDTilting
Screen size3″
Screen dots921,600
Touch screenYes
Live viewYes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100%
Viewfinder magnification0.78×
Viewfinder resolution2,359,296
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30sec
Maximum shutter speed1/8000sec
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
Manual exposure modeYes
Subject / scene modesYes
Built-in flashNo
External flashYes(via Multi Interface shoe)
Continuous drive10.0fps
Self-timerYes(2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Highlight-weighted
  • Average
  • Spot
Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB BracketingYes
Videography features
Resolutions
  • 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p)
  • 1920 x 1080 (120p/60p/60i/24p)
  • 1440 x 1080 (30p)
  • 640 x 480 (30p)
Format
  • MPEG-4
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S
  • H.264
Videography notes
  • Supports XAVC S codec (100Mbps)
  • S-Log2 and S-Log3
  • and HLG
Modes
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 25 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 16 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Linear PCM
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Storage
Storage types
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Connectivity
USBUSB 3.2 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
HDMI
  • Yes(micro-HDMI port with 4K still
  • uncompressed video output)
Microphone portYes
Headphone portYes
WirelessBuilt-In
Wireless noteswith NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app
Remote controlYes(wired)
Physical
Environmentally sealedYes
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery descriptionNP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)710
Weight (inc. batteries)650g(1.43lb/ 22.93oz)
Dimensions127 x 96 x 74mm(5 x 3.78 x 2.91″)
Other features
Orientation sensorYes
Timelapse recordingNo
GPSNone
sony a7iii

sony α7 III

Shutter count check supported. You can press the button below to check the shutter count.