The A7 Mark III is the second refresh of the entry-level full frame sensor mirrorless model. It features a 24mp sensor, a 2.36m dot built-in EVF, and enthusiast-type controls. In April 2021, Sony announced the A7 Mark IIIa, which differs primarily in having a slightly higher resolution rear LCD.
- Sensor: 24.3mp Sony full frame BSI CMOS sensor with AA filter (IMX410?), 35.8 x 23.9mm, sensor 5-axis stabilized
- Mount: Sony NEX (FE-Mount; E-mount compatible)
- Images: 6000 x 4000 JPEG or ARW raw (14 bit); maximum 10 fps continuous (177 JPEG buffer, max 89 frame raw buffer)
- Video: 2160P30/25/24 (100Mbps, no crop, HDR, S-Log2/3), 1080P/120/60/50/25/24, 1080i/60/50/25/24, MPEG4 with stereo audio, max 28Mbps bit rate in AVCHD, 50Mbps in XAVC S, uncompressed video off HDMI port (not all frame rates, though)
- Shutter: mechanical 30 sec to 1/8000 sec, bulb (first shutter electronic), silent electronic shutter
- Exposure: multi, center-weighted, spot metering, -5 to +5EV exposure compensation, 8 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom), ISO 100-51200 (extendable to 204800) (plus Auto)
- Focus: 693-point sensor-based phase detect AF (93% coverage, -3EV ability), 425-are contrast detect, single point, multi-area, face detect, tracking, manual focus override, focus joystick
- Display: 3” 921k dot tilting touchscreen LCD (107° up, 41° down)
- Viewfinder: built-in 2.36m dot EVF with 0.78x magnification, -4 to +3m diopter, 18.5mm eyepoint
- Flash: hot shoe, 1/250 flash sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync
- Remote: optional wired
- Other Notable Features: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (2.4Ghz band only), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, weather-sealed body, PlayMemories Apps, optional VG-C3EM vertical grip (takes two batteries), USB-3.1 C
- Cards: Dual SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Pro-HG Duo (one UHS-II compatible, one UHS-I compatible)
- Battery: NP-FZ100 (710 shots CIPA, 610 with EVF)
- Size: 5 x 3.8 x 2.4" (126.9 x 95.7 x 59.7mm) wide, tall, deep
- Weight: 23 ounces (650g) with battery and card
- Colors: Black
- Price: US$2000 body only
- Current Firmware: version 4.02 (April 2025)
- Announced: February 26, 2018
Thom's Review of the Sony A7 Mark III
Sony FE lenses for this camera
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