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Alpha 7S III

12MP low-light video specialist with 4K 120p, 16-bit RAW HDMI, and excellent autofocus.

$3,499

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

12.1 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

102,400

Burst

10 fps

4K

120 fps

IBIS

5.5-stop

Weight

699 g

Battery

600 shots

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Sensor size

Sony Alpha 7S III

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Sony E mount

80

First-party

270

Third-party

350+

Total available

Mount introduced 2010

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

129 × 97 × 81 mm · 699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

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

Portrait

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 10fps burst — solid for most action
  • · 759 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion

Landscape

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 699g — manageable for travel
  • · 600 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Animal subject recognition
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Best-in-class low light
  • 4K 120p
  • Full-size HDMI
  • Strong IBIS

Cons

  • 12MP stills limit
  • Older generation now
  • No 8K

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony Alpha 7S III

Sensor

Resolution12.1 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size35.6 × 23.8 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR

ISO

ISO min (native)80
ISO max (native)102,400
ISO max (expanded)409,600

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones759
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)10 fps
Burst (electronic)10 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate600 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
CodecsXAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I, H.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness5.5 stops

Body

Weight699 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FZ100
Battery life (CIPA)600 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution9,437,184 dots
EVF magnification0.9 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E