Sony
Sony a7S III
2020 · 12.1 MP · 35.6 x 23.8 mm · 614 g · 4K 120p (3840 x 2160)
The Sony a7S III is a video-first full-frame camera for filmmakers, documentary crews and low-light shooters. What matters most is its 12.1 MP sensor with large pixels for clean high-ISO footage, 4K recording at up to 120p, and 759 phase-detection autofocus points that track faces and eyes in video. In-body stabilisation is rated at 5.5 stops and the 614 g body is rated for about 600 shots per charge. Compared with the A7 IV, it trades stills resolution (12.1 MP against 33 MP) for 4K at 120p.
Compare this camera| General | |
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| Brand | Sony |
| Model | a7S III |
| Year | 2020 |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7 mm |
| Weight | 614 g |
| Sensor | |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4260 x 2840 |
| Crop factor | 1.01 |
| Total megapixels | 12.9 |
| Effective megapixels | 12.1 |
| Image | |
| Max. image resolution | 4240 x 2832 |
| ISO | Auto, 80-102400 (extends to 40-409600) |
| Exposure & Shutter | |
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| White balance presets | 10.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | |
| Autofocus type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | 759 |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 10 fps |
| Stabilization | |
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Rated stops | 5.5 stops |
| Video | |
| Max. video mode | 4K 120p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | |
| Screen size | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,440,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Pro Duo/CFexpress |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 510 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 600 shots |
| Lens & Focus | |
| Digital zoom | Yes |