Sony A7S III Body Only
- 12.1 MP Exmor R Full Frame BSI CMOS Image Sensor
- State of the Art Real-Time Tracking for Face and Eye Autofocus
- Supports Internal Intra-Frame (All-I) Recording
- 15 Stops Dynamic Range in Movie Mode
- 16-Bit Raw Recording
- Supports SD Cards as well as the New CFExpress Type A cards
- Powered by BIONZ XR Image Processor
- Heat Dissipation Tech Allows 4k60P Video Recording For An Hour
- ISO Range of 80-102400
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Improved Weather Sealing
- Perfect for Serious Shooters and Videographers
The Sony Alpha 7S III has finally landed and this is a really big entrance in the high-end camera space. This camera is said to be built with the close help of professional videographers and cinematographers around the world – and it definitely shows.
Starting off with the beefy 12.1MP Exmor R Full Frame BSI CMOS Sensor, this camera promises amazingly high sensitivity, low noise, and top-notch colour reproduction accuracy. Top that off with the latest BIONZ XR Processor that allows users to process astounding 10-bit 2:2:2 video recording at 4k resolutions (120fps.)
Real-Time Tracking is also something that the A 7S III can boast. Both humans and animal subjects get an amazing eye and face tracking for both stills and movie captures. A videographers dream, the A 7SIII can record 15-stops of dynamic range when shooting S-Log3 Gamma that delivers exceptionally smoother gradation from shadows and highlights of a scene. Plus, the improved Heat dissipation of this camera can record 4k60p footage for over an hour!
If there is a camera that you should be dreaming of having, this is definitely the one.
Product Features in Detail
Powerful 12.1 MP Exmor R Full Frame BSI CMOS Image Sensor
Want a top-notch video and photography experience? Then you will dig Sony’s latest powerhouse. With a new and revamped powerful 12.1 MP Exmor R Full Frame BSI CMOS Image Sensor, the A 7S III delivers high sensitivity with low noise with a colour filter array that gives amazing accuracy and colour reproduction. It also has an increased dynamic range for photos and videos.
State of the Art Real-Time Tracking for Face and Eye Autofocus for Movies and Stills
Timing that perfect shot is crucial! That is why it’s a good thing that this camera has one of the most advanced autofocus systems out there. Object, face, and eye tracking is now available for both human and animal subjects with enhanced precision and stability.
Powered by BIONZ XR Image Processor
This powerhouse’s new image processing engine (BIONZ XR) delivers amazingly high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range. With this tech, the A 7S III’s processing ability is boosted to allow 10-bit 4:2:2 video recording at 4K and 120 fps (240 FPS in HD.)
15 Stops Dynamic Range in Movie Mode
Shooting at S-Log3 Gamma, this camera can record a whopping 15-stops of dynamic range when shooting in movie mode. This enables this beast to give off significantly smoother gradation from shadows and highlights of a scene. All this while retaining exceptionally sharp details and reproducing fine changes in texture. Creating professional-looking videos to all your shoots!
16-Bit Raw Recording
This camera can create RAW footage at a stunning 16-bit colour depth. What does this mean? Simply put, your footages will be shot with greater colour and tonal reproduction during post-production. This gives you those amazing artistic looking footages in your videos!
Amazing Heat Dissipation Technology
Hate those recording time limits on certain modes? The A 7S III does away with that because of its improved heat dissipation technology. This means that you can record to your heart's content in all movie modes. Need sharper videos? No problem, as this beast allows users to record videos of 4k60p resolution for over an hour.
Supports Internal Intra-Frame (All-I) Recording
Finally, an A series that supports internal Intra-Frame (All-l) Recording. This camera allows internal 4k recording with bit-rates up to a whopping 600 MBPS!
Perfect for Serious Shooters and Videographers
Serious photographer and professional videographers would surely love the Sony Alpha 7S III. It has everything they would want and more. Its Powerful CMOS sensor delivers unrivalled accuracy and colour reproduction while the auto-focus and real-time tracking are on a class of its own. The perfect camera for videographers and cinematographers with its 15-stops dynamic range in movie mode. It is just too perfect!
Sensor | |
Type | 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor |
No. of pixels (effective) | Approx. 12.1 megapixels |
No. pixels (total) | Approx. 12.9 megapixels |
Image Stabilisation | Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifi- cations) with Active Mode: [Still images] On / Off, [Movie] Active / Standard / Off |
RECORDING SYSTEM (STILLS) | |
Format | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant) |
Image Quality | RAW (Compressed / Uncompressed), JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard), HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (Extra fine / Fine / Standard), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF |
Colour Space | sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color. BT.2020 standard |
Creative Look | ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6) |
RECORDING SYSTEM (MOV- IE) | |
Recording Format | XAVC S-I, XAVC HS, XAVC S |
Recording Settings (PAL) | XAVC S-I 4K: 3840 x 2160 [4:2:2 10bit (50p/500Mbps, 25p/250Mbps)] | XAVC S-I HD: 1920x1080 [4:2:2 10bit (50p/185Mbps, 25p/93Mbps)] | XAVC HS 4K: 3840x2160 [4:2:0 10bit (100p/200Mbps, 50p/150Mbps/75Mbps/45Mbps), 4:2:2 10bit (100p/280Mbps, 50p/200Mbps/100Mbps)] | XAVC S 4K: 3840x2160 [4:2:2 10bit (100p/280Mbps, 50p/200Mbps, 25p/140Mbps)], [4:2:0 8bit (100p/200Mbps, 50p/150Mbps, 25p/100Mbps/60Mbps)] | XAVC S HD: 1920x1080 [4:2:2 10bit (50p/50Mbps, 25p/50Mbps), 4:2:0 8bit (100p/100Mbps/60Mbps, 50p/50Mbps/25Mbps, 25p/50Mbps/16Mbps)] |
Slow & Quick Format | XAVC S-I, XAVC HS, XAVC S |
(S&Q) Frame Rate (PAL) | 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps |
Colour Space | BT.2020 standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color |
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, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset |
AUDIO | |
Audio Recording Format | LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit) , LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit) , MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch |
Microphone | Built-in, stereo |
Speaker | Built-in, monaural |
MEDIA | |
Slots | 2x Multi slot: CFexpress Type A memory card, SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDHC mem- ory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SD memory card |
WHITE BALANCE | |
WB Options | Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Tem- perature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom |
FOCUS SYSTEM | |
Type | On-sensor Phase Detect + Contrast Detect |
Focus Point | 759 Phase-Detect + 425 Contrast Detect |
AF Modes | AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus |
Focus Area | Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking |
Eye AF | [Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) |
EXPOSURE CONTROL | |
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) / Flex- ible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode) |
ISO Range | Still images: ISO 80-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 80-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80- 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit) |
VIEWFINDER | |
Type | 1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED) |
Resolution | 9,437,184 dots |
Field Coverage | 100% |
Frame Rate (PAL) | STD 50fps / HI 100fps |
LCD SCREEN | |
Type | 7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT Vari-angle touch LCD screen |
Resolution | 1,440,000 dots |
Touch | Yes |
Adjustable Angle | Opening Angle:Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle:Approx. 270 deg. |
SHUTTER | |
Type | Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter |
Shutter Speed Range | Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec, 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 |
Electronic Front Curtain | Yes (ON/OFF) |
Silent Shutter | Yes (ON/OFF) |
Modes | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket |
INTERFACE | |
Video Output | HDMI connector (Type-A), 3840 x 2160 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p / 50p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit | 4264 x 2408 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p) Raw 16bit |
Hotshoe | Multi Interface Shoe |
Wireless | Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz band/5GHz band)) |
NFC | Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) |
Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band)) |
USB-C | Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible) (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible) |
CONSTRUCTION | |
Chassis Material | Magnesium Alloy |
Dust & Weather Resist. | Yes |
Dimensions | Approx. 128.9mm x 96.9mm x 80.8mm, Approx. 128.9mm x 96.9mm x 69.7mm (From grip to moni- tor) |
Weight | Approx. 699 g |
BATTERY | |
Battery Model | NP-FZ100 |
Battery Life | Approx. 510 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard), Approx. 80 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min. (LCD monitor)(CIPA standard) |
Sony A7S III Body, Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Battery Charger BC-QZ1, Power cord, Cable Protector, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
