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Alpha 7 III

Name: Sony Alpha 7 III
Brand: Sony
Price: 1999 USD
Availability: InStock

Classic 24MP hybrid that defined the modern full-frame value proposition.

$1,999

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.2 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

51,200

Burst

10 fps

30 fps

IBIS

5-stop

Weight

650 g

Battery

710 shots

Sensor size

Sony Alpha 7 III

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Sony E mount

First-party

270

Third-party

350+

Total available

Mount introduced 2010

Body size

Sony Alpha 7 III

127 × 96 × 74 mm

650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)

127 × 96 × 74 mm · 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good

7.5/ 10

· 24.2MP — solid resolution
· Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Fair

4.0/ 10

· 10fps burst — solid for most action
· 693 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Fair

5.0/ 10

· 4K recording
· Log profile (S-Log2 / S-Log3 / HLG) for grading latitude

Landscape

Good

7.0/ 10

· Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
· Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Excellent

8.5/ 10

· 650g — compact and travel-friendly
· 710 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Fair

5.5/ 10

· Animal subject recognition
· Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Good

6.0/ 10

· IBIS reduces handheld shake
· Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

✓ Proven reliability
✓ Great battery life
✓ Strong value used
✓ Dual card slots

Cons

– Older AF vs newer bodies
– 4K 30p only
– No 10-bit internal

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony Alpha 7 III

Sensor

Resolution24.2 MP

Sensor typeFull Frame Exmor R CMOS

Sensor size35.6 × 23.8 mm

AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ X

ISO

ISO min (native)100

ISO max (native)51,200

ISO max (expanded)204,800

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic

Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec

Max electronic speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)

AF points / zones693

AF frame coverage94 %

AF low-light limit-3 EV

Eye AFYes

Animal / bird AFYes

Subject recognitionHuman, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)10 fps

Burst (electronic)10 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

RAW buffer depth89 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD

4K max frame rate30 fps

Max video bit rate100 Mbps

Internal RAW videoNo

Log profileS-Log2 / S-Log3 / HLG

CodecsXAVC S, AVCHD, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes

IBIS effectiveness5 stops

Body

Weight650 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7 mm

Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FZ100

Battery life (CIPA)710 shots

Storage

Card slots2

Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF

EVF resolution2,359,296 dots

EVF magnification0.78 ×

EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in

LCD typeTilting

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1

HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi

BluetoothYes

Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E