Sony A7 III Specifications

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Model Name:	Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony A7 II A7 II vs A7 III
Successor:	Sony A7 IV A7 III vs A7 IV
General
Model Number:	A7 III
Alternate Model Number(s):	ILCE-7M3
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$1999.99
Street Price:	$1,864.67
Date Available:	2018-04-10
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	33.3 oz (945 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (127 x 96 x 74 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.2
Sensor Format:	35mm
Sensor size:	847.28mm² (35.60mm x 23.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.93 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	96
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	25.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	3,730
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1968 x 1112 (2.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	9.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E
Lens:	Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 70mm
Focal Length (actual):	28 - 70mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points; Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.78x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.78x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	18.8x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
Self Timer:	2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-II
Other Memory:	Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I
Dual Card Slots:	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.57
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.57
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	9.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	163
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	9.7
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	33
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	9.7
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	30
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.20 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.125 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.023 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.9 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	710 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	610 shots
Battery Life, Video:	115 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: