Sony a7S III
Sony

a7S III

$3,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: October 9, 2020
Full-Frame
Sensor
12.1MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
10fps
Burst
759
AF Points

Who the Sony a7S III is for

The Sony a7S III is a 12.1MP full-frame mirrorless camera, well suited to low-light and events.

  • A 12MP full-frame video flagship with 4K/120p, 10-bit internal and minimal rolling shutter.
  • Class-leading low-light performance, fast hybrid AF and a fully articulating screen.
  • S-Log3, dual-base ISO and robust heat handling for professional video.

Best for

  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 120p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
  • Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 102,400.

How the Sony a7S III compares to other Sony E Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 25 Sony E Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight699g (1.54 lb)8th heaviest of 25
Price (MSRP)$3,499joint 11th most expensive of 25
Resolution12.1MPjoint 3rd lowest of 25
4K frame rate120pjoint fastest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 12.1MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 120p, which is enough for 4× slow motion at a 24p or 25p timeline. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorBIONZ XR
Effective Resolution12.1 MP
Lens MountSony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)80 – 102400
ISO Range (Extended)40 – 409600
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/250
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting10 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 240p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points759
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution9.44M dots
EVF Magnification0.91x

Monitor

LCD Size3"
LCD Resolution1.44M dots
LCD TypeVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5
USBUSB-C 3.2
Memory Card Slots2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$3,499
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions128.9×96.9×80.8 mm
Weight699g (1.54 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)510 shots
Battery Life (LCD)600 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100

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