Sony a9 III
Sony

a9 III

$5,999~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: January 26, 2024
Full-Frame
Sensor
24.6MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
120fps
Burst
759
AF Points

Who the Sony a9 III is for

The Sony a9 III is a 24.6MP full-frame mirrorless camera, geared toward fast action and wildlife.

  • The world's first full-frame camera with a global shutter sensor, eliminating rolling-shutter distortion entirely.
  • Blackout-free shooting at up to 120 fps with flash sync available at any shutter speed, built for sports and wildlife.
  • A 24.6MP sensor with AI-driven autofocus and in-body stabilization in a pro-oriented body.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 120fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 120p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
  • Paid/professional work — dual card slots and a sealed body for reliability.

How the Sony a9 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
Weight703g (1.55 lb)7th heaviest of 25
Price (MSRP)$5,9993rd most expensive of 25
Resolution24.6MP13th lowest of 25
4K frame rate120pjoint fastest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 24.6MP 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 TypeGlobal Shutter CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorBIONZ XR
Effective Resolution24.6 MP
Lens MountSony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)250 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)125 – 51200
Mechanical Shutter
Electronic Shutter1/80000
Flash Sync Speed1/80000
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting120 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 Points425
Low Light AF-5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFYes

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution9.44M dots
EVF Magnification0.9x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD Type4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv5.3
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Slots2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$5,999
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions136.1×96.9×82.9 mm
Weight703g (1.55 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)520 shots
Battery Life (LCD)530 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100

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