Sony Alpha a7 MKIII Full-Frame Interchangeable Lens Camera (Body Only)

About: Sony Alpha a7 MKIII Full-Frame Interchangeable Lens Camera (Body Only)

The Sony Alpha 7 III with 35 mm full-frame image sensor is an entirely renewed image sensor and image processing system further enhance image quality. Improved overall AF performance, high-speed continuous shooting of up to 10fps, 4K movie recording capability, and operability that has been dramatically upgraded from the α7 II allow more decisive moments to be captured.

• Advanced 24.2MP Back-Illuminated 35mm Full-frame Image Sensor
• 15-stop dynamic range, 14-bit uncompressed RAW, ISO 50 to 204,800
• Up to 10fps Silent or Mechanical Shutter with AE/AF tracking
• 693 phase-detection / 425 contrast AF points w/ 93% image coverage
• Eye-AF with AF-C; Direct AF point 4-way multi-selector; touch AF
• 4K HDR Movie w/ full pixel readout, no pixel binning or crop
• Long-lasting Z battery for up to 710 images on a full charge
• Secure and versatile dual media slots (1 SD card slot UHS-II compatible)
• 5-axis in-body image stabilization, 5-step shutter speed advantage
• SuperSpeed USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatible) and Micro USB

Back-illuminated 24.2 MP full-frame sensor

The 35 mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor features 24.2-megapixel resolution, back illumination, and gapless on-chip lens design for extraordinary sensitivity and dynamic range. Two times faster4 data readout speed is achieved through copper wires and front-end LSI.

​Entirely enhanced image processing system

A combination of new-generation image processing system and a new sensor achieves an up to 1.5-stop improvement4 in image quality. A wide ISO sensitivity range of up to ISO 51200 is standard, and approx. up to 15-stop dynamic range at low sensitivity settings is realized. Upgraded Detail Reproduction and Area-specific Noise Reduction join to suppress noise and maintain a sense of high overall resolution. Colour reproduction, especially of skin and nature scenes, has also been dramatically improved. The α7 III also supports 14-bit RAW output even during silent shooting/continuous shooting.

Wider, faster, more steadfast AF performance

An evolved image processing system and α9 camera AF algorithms optimized for the α7 III improve AF speed, precision, and tracking performance. 693 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points provide high-density wide-area coverage. AF speed improved by up to twice and more precise AF tracking performance let you capture and maintain focus on a quickly moving subject in unpredictable motion. The α7 III also autofocuses reliably down to EV-3 brightness.

Focal-plane phase-detection AF supports A-mount lenses

Phase-detection AF can operate even when an A-mount lens is mounted to the α7 III via an LA-EA3 adaptor. The 693-point focal-plane phase-detection AF system provides wide-area coverage, fast response, and high-performance tracking.

Always keep the eye in focus

Eye AF newly supports AF-C mode with greater precision that dramatically enhances portrait shooting, plus higher AF speed that makes it easier to shoot a portrait of a moving subject, even if the subject looks down and away from the camera, or is backlit with face in partial darkness. The α7 III supports Eye AF for A-mount lenses mounted via an adaptor.

AF-ON button and multi-selector

The new AF-ON button activates autofocus without any half-press-shutter-button focus sequence, so you can concentrate better on exactly when to release the shutter and capture the moment instantly. A multi-selector lets you shift the point of focus quickly and efficiently. You can select and shift the point of focus intuitively, so you won't miss great chances to shoot moving subjects.

Comprehensive AF convenience

AF tracking sensitivity when shooting stills is adjustable in five steps for subjects that move outside of the focus area. Autofocus areas and points remain the same or change when switching between horizontal and vertical orientations, depending on the shooting situation. AF area registration allows frequently used focus point settings to be memorized and assigned to custom buttons for fast, convenient recall at a touch whenever needed.

Up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking

With new shutter charge unit and image processing system refinements, the α7 III can shoot continuously at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking (up to 8fps with minimal display lag in live-view continuous shooting mode) for easy, stable shooting of even intensely active subjects. Up to approximately 177 JPEG images (standard) in full resolution, 89 compressed RAW images, or 40 uncompressed RAW images can be captured in one continuous burst. An electronic shutter allows silent, vibration-free shooting of wildlife and other sensitive situations when even slight noise can mean missing an ideal shot.

Enhanced operability for continuous shooting

Images captured in continuous shooting mode can be displayed as a group, and such groups can be deleted or protected in one quick operation. Furthermore, with higher burst capacity and UHS-II media compatibility, the camera significantly streamlines the operation of writing data to memory cards. The Fn button and menu button can be operated to change settings immediately after continuous shooting, while data writing is in progress.

Anti-flicker shooting

Flicker from fluorescent and other artificial lighting is automatically detected and shutter action is timed to minimize the flicker's effect on still images. This suppresses exposure and colour anomalies at the top and bottom of images shot at high shutter speeds, as well as exposure and colour inconsistency between continuous shots, so you can take images indoors with more confidence.

Clear, natural, realistic 4K movies

High-resolution full-frame 4K movies with full-pixel readout without pixel binning that condenses approximately 2.4 times the amount of data required for 4K movies (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) results in minimal moiré and jaggies. Advanced image processing makes it possible to record full-frame 4K movies with outstanding image quality in the mid-to-high ISO range, so you make the most of the 4K movie format's unique potential in every shot. Super 35 mm can also be selected, instead of full-frame mode, as needed.

Supports a wide range of needs in HDR movie production

Supporting a wide range of HDR movie production needs, the α7 III offers S-Log3 as well as S-Log2 gamma curves, for great flexibility to fine-tune images as desired through colour grading operation in post-production, and a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile for instant HDR workflow.

Versatile movie recording functions

The α7 III provides a wide array of functions to facilitate workflows of professional videographers, including clean HDMI output, time code/user bits (TC/UB), rec. control, marker display/setting, zebra function, Slow and Quick Motion, simultaneous proxy movie recording, extraction and separate storage of a still from a movie, and Gamma Display Assist function, among others.

Improved Fast Hybrid AF for movie recording

An efficient combination of focal-plane phase-detection AF and contrast-detection AF accurately locks onto even fast-moving subjects, then tracks them smoothly during movie recording. AF coverage for movies extends across an area almost as wide as the AF coverage area for still images, so once the high-density AF system locks onto a movie subject, the camera continues to track it steadily and tenaciously. Three AF drive speed settings give you freedom to use slow focus effects when shooting movie scenes.

My Menu and new menu interface

My Menu lets you register and arrange up to 30 menu items in order of frequency of use for instant recall, and unused items can be erased, as needed. A custom menu can be created to suit particular shooting needs. The α7 III has primary menus reorganized for easier searching, with group names and page numbers at the top of the displays.

Rating function convenient for on-location sorting

Ratings from 1 to 5 stars can be applied to still images and maintained as the images are imported into PlayMemories Home or the new Imaging Edge software suite from Sony running on a PC. This function and a protect function to prevent accidental image deletion can each be assigned to a custom button (C3 by default for protect). Ratings and protection can be applied via review playback display and continuous groups can be reviewed, protected, and deleted while you're on location or traveling.

Promptly changeable customization

Camera setups can be registered (up to two in the camera and four on a memory card) for quick access via mode dial. Up to 81 functions can be assigned to 11 custom keys, and even sets of customized functions can be assigned for stills, movies, and playback. Recall Custom Setting During Hold function is convenient for temporary recall of shooting settings assigned to custom buttons while such a button is held.

High-resolution, high-contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder

Providing high resolution and contrast, plus the excellent gradation and colour reproduction that are advantages of OLED viewfinders, this approximately 2359K-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder faithfully depicts images with clear corner-to-corner visibility. Magnification is 0.78x (approx. 38.5° diagonal FOV). ZEISS T* coating greatly reduces obtrusive lens reflection on the ocular lens. Startup is approximately 40% faster than with the α7 II when the camera is switched on. Furthermore, view mode can be set to "High" to provide finer and more natural details by taking maximum advantage of the data read from the 24.2 effective megapixel sensor.

Touch screen LCD for easy instant focus operation

A 3.0-type 922K-dot LCD screen offers touch screen operation and bright, clear, finely detailed views even outdoors. Use Touch Focus to focus instantly on a point that you touch on the screen and Touch Pad to drag the focus frame with a fingertip on the LCD as you monitor the shot through the viewfinder. This LCD tilts up by as much as 107°, and down by as much as 41° for flexible, convenient camera holding and shot monitoring.

In-body 5-axis image stabilization with 5.0-stop shutter speed advantage

This comprehensive system compensates for five types of camera shake that tend to blur images: pitch/yaw shake when shooting at longer focal lengths; X/Y shake in close-up (including macro) shooting; and roll shake when recording stills at night and movies. It effectively achieves 5.0-stop-faster shutter speed, so the α7 III can take full advantage of its high-quality imaging capability and live-view image performance. Furthermore, it functions with A-mount lenses attached via mount adaptor, as well as E-mount lenses.

Location Information Link via Bluetooth

The camera can be paired with Imaging Edge Mobile app installed on a compatible mobile phone or tablet device to acquire location data, record it on still images, and correct camera date/time and location settings.

Smooth PC tethering via USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

A USB Type-C port supporting fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 facilitates high-speed PC Remote transfer of large RAW data files, so you can quickly review images on a PC and continue shooting without delay. Also, a setting to transfer only JPEG files to PC lets you check images via PC even more quickly after continuous shooting because the camera doesn't have to send big volumes of RAW data.

Longer battery life to shoot for more professional lengths

For extended periods of confident shooting, the NP-FZ100 battery has approximately 2.2 times the capacity of a NP-FW50 battery that allows shooting of up to approximately 710 photos with one full charge and an optional VG-C3EM Vertical Grip can hold two batteries. USB Type-C and Multi/Micro USB ports allow external mobile batteries to power the camera for extended recording. Even more conveniently, accessories such as a remote control unit can be used via Multi/Micro USB port while power is supplied via USB Type-C port. BC-QZ1 optional battery charger allows quicker charging than charging via USB.

Dual slots with UHS-II compatibility

This camera provides two media slots for SD card (UHS-II-compatible for fast data writing) and SD card/Memory Stick, respectively. Two cards in the slots can be used to simultaneously record or relay record data; separate RAW data from JPEG data, or stills from movies; and copy data from one card to the other. The memory card cover is lockable to prevent it from being opened unintentionally.

Highly durable and operable in tough conditions

The α7 III functions reliably in challenging environments. Its body is fortified by lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy top cover, front cover, and internal frame. The number of lens mount screws has been increased to six for enhanced durability. Major buttons and dials are sealed. Sealing is provided throughout the body to minimize entry of dust and moisture.

One-touch remote & One-touch sharing

One-touch remote can turn a smartphone or tablet into a viewfinder/remote control. One-touch sharing transfers photos/videos to your device for SNS sharing. Just install an Imaging Edge Mobile app via Wi-Fi to your NFC-enabled Android device, and then touch the device to the camera to connect them. If you don't have NFC, use QR code compatibility to pair the devices.

Imaging Edge Remote, Viewer and Edit

Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files and manage your productions more efficiently..

Capture One (for Sony)

Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

External flash control from the camera

Software update of the camera, flash and Wireless Radio Commander adds external flash setting function that allows you to configure the settings of an attached flash or Wireless Radio Commander (both sold separately) from the camera. Most settings, including light output, are accessible via a camera menu and changes are shown on flash display.

Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie..

Specifications

• Lens
  • Lens Compatibility -  Sony E-mount lenses 
  • Lens Mount -  E-mount 
• Image Sensor
  • Aspect Ratio -  3:2 
  • Number Of Pixels (Effective) -  Approx. 24.2 megapixels 
  • Number of Pixels (total) -  Approx. 25.3 megapixels 
  • Sensor Type -  35 mm full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor 
  • Anti-Dust System -  Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism 
• Recording (still images)
  • Recording Format -  JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) 
  • Image Size (pixels) [3:2] -  35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10 M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10 M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6 M) 
  • Image Size (pixels) [16:9] -  35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7 M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1 M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7 M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1 M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2 M) 
  • Image Size (pixels) [Sweep Panorama] -  - 
  • Image Quality Modes -  RAW, RAW & JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard), JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard) 
  • Picture Effect -  8 types: Posterization (Colour), Posterization (B/W), Pop Colour, Retro Photo, Partial Colour (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key , Rich-tone Monochrome 
  • Creative Style -  Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps)) 
  • Picture Profile -  Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Colour Mode, Saturation, Colour Phase, Colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset 
  • Dynamic Range Functions -  Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)) 
  • Colour Space -  sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard, compatible with TRILUMINoS Colour 
  • 14bit RAW -  Yes 
  • Uncompressed RAW -  Yes 
• Recording (movie)
  • Recording Format -  XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant 
  • Video Compression -  XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
  • Audio Recording Format -  XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator 
  • Colour Space -  xvYCC standard (x.v.Colour when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINoS Colour 
  • Picture Effect -  Posterization (Colour), Posterization (B/W), Pop Colour, Retro Photo, Partial Colour (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key 
  • Creative Style -  Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps)) 
  • Picture Profile -  Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Colour Mode, Saturation, Colour Phase, Colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset 
  • Image Size (pixels), NTSC -  XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60M), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100 M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60 M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 25 M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 16 M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24 M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17 M, FH) 
  • Image Size (pixels), PAL -  XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60 M), XAVC S HD:1920 x 1080 (100p, 100 M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60 M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50 M), AVCHD:1920 x 1080 (50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17M, FH) 
  • Slow and quick motion (shooting frame rate) -  NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps 
  • Slow and quick motion (recording frame rate and image size) -  NTSC mode: 1920x1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), PAL mode: 1920x1080 (50p, 25p) 
  • Movie Functions -  Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Yes (1280 x 720 (Approx.9 Mbps)), TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), Auto Slow Shutter, REC Control, Clean HDMI Info. (ON/OFF selectable), Gamma Disp. Assist 
  • Clean HDMI output -  3840 x 2160 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit 
• Recording System
  • Location information Link from smartphone -  Yes 
  • Media -  Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card 
  • Memory Card Slot -  SLOT1: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card, SLOT2: Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card 
  • Recording mode on 2 memory cards -  Simult. Rec (Still), Simult. Rec (Movie), Simult. Rec (Still/,Movie), Sort (JPEG/RAW), Sort (Still/Movie), Auto Switch Media (On/Off), Copy 
• Noise Reduction
  • Noise Reduction -  Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off 
  • Multi Frame NR -  - 
• White Balance
  • White Balance Modes -  Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight / Flash / Underwater / Colour Temperature 2500 to 9900K and colour filter G7 to M7 (57-step), A7 to B7 (29-step) / Custom 
  • AWB Micro Adjustment -  Yes G7 to M7, 57-step A7 to B7, 29-step 
  • Priority Set in AWB -  Yes 
  • Bracketing -  3 frames, H/L selectable 
• Focus
  • Focus Type -  Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) 
  • Focus Sensor -  Exmor R CMOS sensor 
  • Focus Point -  35 mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with full frame lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF) 
  • Focus Sensitivity Range -  EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) 
  • Focus Mode -  AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus 
  • Focus Area -  Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Centre / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Centre / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) 
  • Other Features -  Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (sold separately)), Lock-on AF, Eye AF, AF micro adjustment with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately), Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens, Swt.V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist. 
  • AF Illuminator -  Yes (with Built-in LED type) 
  • AF Illuminator Range -  Approx. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached) 
  • Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately) -  selectable (phase-detection, contrast-detection) 
• Exposure
  • Metering Type -  1200-zone evaluative metering 
  • Metering Sensor -  Exmor R CMOS sensor 
  • Metering Sensitivity -  EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) 
  • Metering Mode -  Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight 
  • Exposure Compensation -  +/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3 EV (1/3 EV steps)) 
  • Exposure Bracketing -  Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments 
  • AE Lock -  Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto) 
  • Exposure Modes -  AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Scene Selection 
  • ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) -  Still images: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit) 
  • Anti-Flicker Shoot -  Yes 
  • Scene Selection -  Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait 
• Viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Type -  1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (colour), XGA OLED 
  • Number of Dots -  2 359 296 dots 
  • Brightness Control (Viewfinder) -  Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2) 
  • Colour Temperature Control -  Manual (5 steps) 
  • Field Coverage -  100% 
  • Magnification -  approx. 0.78 x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1) 
  • Dioptre Adjustment -  -4.0 to +3.0m-1 
  • Eye Point -  Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard) 
  • Finder Frame Rate Selection -  - 
  • Display Contents -  Graphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Digital Level Gauge, Histogram 
• LCD Screen
  • Monitor Type -  7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT 
  • Number of Dots -  921,600 dots 
  • Touch Panel -  Yes 
  • Brightness Control -  Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode 
  • Adjustable Angle -  Up by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees 
  • Display Selector (Finder/LCD) -  Yes (Auto/Manual) 
  • Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD) -  On/Off 
  • Quick Navi -  Yes 
  • Focus Magnifier -  Yes (35 mm full frame: 5.9x, 11.7x, APS-C: 3.8x, 7.7x) 
  • Zebra -  Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting) 
  • Peaking MF -  Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow) 
  • Others -  Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker (Centre/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe) 
  • Display Content -  Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram,For viewfinder, Monitor Off 
• Other Features
  • PlayMemories Camera Apps -  - 
  • Clear Image Zoom -  Still images: Approx. 2x, Movies: Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD) 
  • Digital Zoom -  Smart zoom (Still images): 35 mm full frame: M: approx 1.5x, S: approx 2x, APS-C: M: approx 1.3x, S: approx 2x, Digital zoom (Still images): 35 mm full frame: L: approx 4x, M: approx 6.1x, S: approx 8x, APS-C: L: approx 4x, M: approx 5.2x, S: approx 8x,Digital zoom (Movie): 35 mm full frame: approx 4 x, APS-C: approx 4x 
  • Face Detection -  Modes: Face Priority in AF (On/Off), Face Priority in Multi Metering (On/Off), Regist. Faces Priority (On/Off), Face registration, Max. number of detectable: 8 
  • Self-Portrait Self-Timer -  - 
  • Others -  Touch Focus: Yes (Available with LCD monitor or Viewfinder operation), ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Set File Name, FTP Transfer Func., Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate 
  • Eye-Fi ready -  - 
• Shutter
  • Type -  Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type 
  • Shutter Type -  - 
  • Shutter Speed -  Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) 
  • Flash Sync. Speed -  1/250 s 
  • Electronic Front Curtain Shutter -  Yes (ON/OFF) 
  • Silent Shooting -  Yes (ON/OFF) 
• Image Stabilization
  • Type -  Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications) 
  • Compensation Effect -  5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50 mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.) 
• Flash Control
  • Control -  Pre-flash TTL 
  • Flash Compensation -  +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) 
  • Flash Bracketing -  3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments. 
  • Flash Modes -  Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync. 
  • External Flash Compatibility -  Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe 
  • FE Level Lock -  Yes 
  • Wireless Control -  Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. /Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.) 
• Drive
  • Drive Modes -  Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket 
  • Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.) -  Continuous shooting: Hi+: max. 10fps, Hi: max. 8fps, Mid: max. 6fps, Lo: max. 3fps 
  • No. of recordable frames (approx.) -  JPEG Extra fine L: 163 frames, JPEG Fine L: 172 frames, JPEG Standard L: approx. 177 frames, RAW: 89 frames, RAW & JPG: 79 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 40 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 36 frames 
  • Self-Timer -  10 sec delay/5 sec delay/2 sec delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec delay/5 frames after 10 sec delay/3 frames after 5 sec delay/5 frames after 5 sec delay/3 frames after 2 sec delay/5 frames after 2 sec delay)/Bracketing self-timer 
• Playback
  • Photo Capture -  Yes 
  • Modes -  Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 18.8x, M: 12.3x, S: 9.4x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Folder selection (Date/ Still/ AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete,Protect, Rating, Disp Cont Shoot Grp 
• Interface
  • PC Interface -  Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote 
  • Multi/Micro USB Terminal -  Yes 
  • USB Type-C Terminal -  Yes (SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) compatible) 
  • NFC -  Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible), One-touch remote, One-touch sharing 
  • Wireless LAN (Built-In) -  Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band), View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, Send to Computer, View on TV 
  • Bluetooth -  Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band)) 
  • HD Output -  HDMI micro connector (Type-D),BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB 
  • Multi Interface Shoe -  Yes 
  • Auto-Lock Accessory Shoe -  - 
  • Smart Accessory Terminal 2 -  - 
  • Mic Terminal -  Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) 
  • DC IN Terminal -  - 
  • Sync Terminal -  - 
  • Headphone Terminal -  Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) 
  • Vertical Grip Connector -  Yes 
  • PC Remote -  Yes 
  • LAN Terminal -  - 
• Audio
  • Microphone -  Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately) 
  • Speaker -  Built-in, monaural 
• Print Compatible Standards -  Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting 
• Custom Function Type -  Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 2 sets /memory card 4 sets), My Menu, Reg Cust Shoot Set 
• Lens Compensation Setting -  Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion 
• Power
  • Supplied Battery -  One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 
  • Battery Life (Still Images) -  Approx. 610 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 710 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) 
  • Battery Life (Movie, actual recording) -  Approx. 115 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 125 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard),  
  • Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording) -  Approx. 200 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 210 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard),  
  • Internal Battery Charge -  Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C Terminal) 
  • Power consumption with Viewfinder -  Still images: approx. 3.2 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.9 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) 
  • Power consumption with LCD screen -  Still images: approx. 2.8 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.7 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) 
  • USB Power Supply -  Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C Terminal) 
• Operating Temperature -  32–104 degrees F / 0–40 degrees C 
• Weight (with battery) -  Approx. 1.43 lbs / 650 g
• Dimensions (WxHxD)
  • Camera - Approx. 5 x 3.76 x 2.9 inches (126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7 mm)
  • From Grip to Monitor - Approx. 5 x 3.76 x 2.47 inches (126.9 x 95.6 x 62.7 mm)

What's in the Box

• Sony Alpha 7 III Camera
• Rechargeable Battery (NP-FZ100)
• AC Adaptor 
• Micro USB cable
• Body cap
• Eyepiece cup
• Shoulder strap
• Accessory shoe cap