Camera Comparison
Sony a7R II vs Sony a7S III
Key Differences
- Sony a7S III has a better buffer (raw) (1000 shots vs 25 shots).
- Sony a7S III has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 30p).
- Sony a7S III has a better evf resolution (9.44M dots vs 2.36M dots).
- Sony a7R II has a better effective resolution (42.4 MP vs 12.1 MP).
- Sony a7S III has a better low light af (-6 EV vs -2 EV).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 42.4 MP | 12.1 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 25600 | 80 – 102400 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 102400 | 40 – 409600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 5 fps | 10 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 25 shots | 1000 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 120p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 240p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Log Profiles | S-Log2 / S-Log3 / HLG | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 399 | 759 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -2 EV | -6 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 9.44M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.78x | 0.91x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.23M dots | 1.44M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $3,199 | $3,499 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 126.9×95.7×60.3 mm | 128.9×96.9×80.8 mm |
| Weight | 625g (1.38 lb) | 699g (1.54 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 290 shots | 510 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 340 shots | 600 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 | NP-FZ100 |
