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Predecessor: |
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Sony A7 II
A7 II vs A7 III
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Successor: |
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Sony A7 IV
A7 III vs A7 IV
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Model Number: |
M Monochrom (Typ 246) |
A7 III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-7M3 |
Camera Format: |
Rangefinder |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$7450.00 |
$1999.99 |
Street Price: |
$7,595.00 |
$1,664.67 |
Date Available: |
2015-05-07 |
2018-04-10 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries
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33.3 oz
(945 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.7 in.
(139 x
80 x
42 mm)
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5.0 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(127 x
96 x
74 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.0 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.01 microns |
5.93 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
None |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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96 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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25.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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14.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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3,730 |
Image Resolution: |
5952 x 3968
(23.6 MP,
3:2), 4256 x 2832
(12.1 MP,
3:2), 2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2), 1600 x 1072
(1.7 MP,
Other) |
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, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
9.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25p/24p)
1280x720 (25p/24p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Leica M bayonet |
Sony E |
Lens: |
n/a |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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28 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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28 -
70mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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2.50x |
Aperture Range: |
Varies with lens used |
f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
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? |
n/a |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder |
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 |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.68x |
0.78x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.68x |
0.78x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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18.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25000 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
320 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
None |
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: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
Program Auto Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters. |
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 12 seconds |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync. |
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 |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact |
Multi Interface Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
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USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Threaded cable release |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M |
USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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0.57 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.57 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
9.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
30 |
163 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.7 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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33 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.7 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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30 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.125 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.023 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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1.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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710 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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610 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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115 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher) |
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Notes & Features: |
Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome. |
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