Sony α 7 III
Sony Alpha a7R III
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Mirrorless Camera
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Astronomy Photography
Everyday Life Photography
Events Photography
Sports Photography
Underwater Photography
Travel
Event Videos
Home Videos
Vlogging
Film Making
Slow Motion Videos
Low-light Videos
Wildlife Photography
Landscape Photography
4K Videos
High FPS Videos
WiFi Connectivity
Dust-proof
Professional Looks
Regular Looks
Bluetooth Connectivity
Camera Body Only

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Technical Specifications

4K Video Capable Yes Yes
AC Adapter Included Yes -
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL -
Aperture Priority AE Yes Yes
Audio Formats Supported AC3, LPCM AC3, LPCM
Audio Noise Reduction Yes -
Audio System Dolby Digital Dolby Digital
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes -
Auto Focus Yes Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes -
Auto Focus (AF) Points 693 425
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus -
Batteries Included Yes -
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 710 shots -
Battery Life (max) 3.5 h -
Battery Type NP-FZ100 -
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Bluetooth Version 4.1 4.1
Built-in Display Yes Yes
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes -
Cables Included USB -
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro(M2), Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Camera File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31, MPF, PRINT Image Matching III -
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 s 30 - 1/8000 s
Camera Shutter Type Electronic -
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Compatible Memory Cards Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes Yes
Depth 73.7 mm 73.7 mm
Digital Zoom 8 x -
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -4 - 3 -4.0 to +3.0
Diopter Correction Yes Yes
Display LCD -
Display Diagonal 2.95 " -
Display Resolution (numeric) 921600 pixels -
Dustproof Yes -
Electronic Viewfinder Yes Yes
External Flash Connector Yes Yes
Eye Relief 23 mm -
Face Detection Yes Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/8000 s 1/8000 s
Flash Exposure Correction ±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) -
Flash Exposure Lock Yes -
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Hi-speed sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization -
Flash Sync-speed 1/250 s -
Flip-out Screen Yes Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual Auto/Manual
Full HD Yes Yes
HD Type 4K Ultra HD 4K
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1 1
HDMI Connector Type D D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes Yes
Headphone Output Type 3.5 3.5
Headphone Outputs 1 1
Height 95.6 mm 95.6 mm
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 35.6 × 23.8 mm 35.9 x 24.0 mm
Interchangeable Lens Present 1 1
ISO Sensitivity 100, 12800, 51200, Auto 50, 100, 12800, 32000, 102400
ISO Sensitivity (max) 51200 102400
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100 50
Lens Mount Interface Sony E Sony E
Light Exposure Control Program AE -
Light Exposure Correction ± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step) -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Light Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot, Highlight Weighted
Manual Exposure Yes Yes
Manual Focus Yes Yes
Max FPS @4K 30 30
Maximum Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels -
Maximum Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels 3840 x 2160 pixels
Megapixel 24.2 MP -
Microphone In Yes Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Port - Size 3.5 3.5
Multi Burst Mode Yes Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes Yes
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F 0 - 40 °F
Orientation Sensor Yes -
Photo Effects 1 1
Playback Modes Folder -
Power Source Type Battery -
Pre-flash Yes -
Product Colour Black Black
Scene Modes Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait -
Scene Modes Present Yes -
Self-timer Delay 2, 5, 10 s -
Sensor Format Full-frame Full-frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Shoe Mounting Point Yes -
Shutter Priority AE Yes Yes
Shutter Speed (photo) 30 - 1/8000 s 30 - 1/8000 s
Slow-Mo Capable 1 1
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s 30 s
Smartphone Remote Support Yes -
Speakers 1 1
Stabilizer Yes Yes
Still Image Resolution(s) 6000 x 4000, 3936 2624, 3008 x 2000, 1968 x 1312, 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 1968 x 1112 -
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2, 16:9 3:2, 16:9
Total Megapixels 25.3 MP -
Touchscreen Yes -
Tracking Focus 1 1
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports Quantity - 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports Quantity 1 1
USB Connector USB Type-C, Micro-USB Micro-USB
USB Connector Type B B
USB Port 2 -
USB Version 2.0, 3.1 (3.1 Gen 1) 2.0
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes Yes
Video Formats Supported AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4, XAVC S AVCHD, MP4, XAVC S
Video Recording Yes Yes
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Viewfinder Resolution 2359296 pixels -
Viewfinder Screen Size 0.51 " -
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Weight 650 g 657 g
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n b/g/n
Width 129.6 mm 126.9 mm

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