Sony Alpha a7S III

The ultimate full-frame low-light video powerhouse

Sony Alpha a7S III
84/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 13
Usability 19
Brand Sony
Model ILCE-7SM3

Key Features

SENSOR 12.1MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ XR processor for 8x more processing power
AUTOFOCUS 759-point phase-detection, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals
PHASE DETECTION 92% image area coverage with high-speed tracking
VIDEO 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization with 5.5 stops compensation
BURST RATE 10 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking
VIEWFINDER 9.44M-dot QXGA OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.44M-dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Full-size HDMI, Mic/Headphone jacks
MEMORY CARD Dual slots supporting both SD UHS-II and CFexpress Type A
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with extensive dust and moisture resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 510 shots (EVF) / 600 shots (LCD) using NP-FZ100

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha a7S III

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony Alpha a7S III

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Sony Alpha a7S III Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 4240 x 2832
ISO Range 80-102,400 (exp. 40-409,600)
Autofocus 759-point Phase-Detection
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2
Stabilization 5-axis In-Body
Viewfinder 9.44M-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI Type A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 600 shots (CIPA)
Weight 699g
Dimensions 128.9 x 96.9 x 80.8 mm