The A7 III is equipped with a sensor that has a resolution of 24 megapixels. Resolution is probably the first thing that people look for when purchasing a camera, and for this particular camera, it is perhaps the least remarkable of its specifications. This sensor, on the other hand, is not the same as the one that was used in the past; it has a back-illuminated design, which allows for improved light gathering, and it is paired with a front-end LSI and BIONZ X processor, which together produce significantly faster data readout and processing speeds than the previous sensor.
The end result is a significantly improved noise and high ISO performance, as well as a high-quality 4K video and an impressive 10 frames per second continuous shooting speed, which is twice as fast as the previous A7 II. When it comes to high-speed shooting, having a buffer capacity that is comparable is essential. Although the A7 III is not able to compete with sports-specific cameras such as the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, Nikon D6, or Sony A9 II, it does have a larger buffer than the typical enthusiast camera. The maximum number of JPEGs that can be captured in a single burst is 177, and it can also capture 89 compressed Raw files or 40 uncompressed Raw images.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Specifications
- Model Name Sony a7 III
- Maximum Webcam Image Resolution 24.2 MP
- Photo Sensor Size Full Frame (35mm)
- Image Stabilization Optical
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds
- Min Shutter Speed 30 seconds
- Metering Description Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot
- Exposure Control Type Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
- Form Factor Mirrorless
Where to Get Sony a7 III Camera?
The A7 III is very small for a full-frame camera, just like the other A7 models. This is partly because it doesn’t have any mirrors, but also because the people who made it were very creative. Sony’s lenses, especially its best ones, are not small, which is a shame. Because of this, the A7 III does feel very front-heavy when used with lenses like the FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS or the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM. Because of this, you might want to think about getting the VG-C3EM battery grip, especially if you take a lot of sports photos with a telephoto lens. Also, it’s a shame that there isn’t a drive mode dial or an AF mode/area lever.
Autofocus and burst shooting are two of the best things about this camera, so you’d think that there would be dedicated controls for those features on the outside. The camera’s four function buttons can be set to control these things and more, so they are easy to reach if you need them. Other than that, there’s not much else to say bad about it. The LCD screen and electronic viewfinder don’t have the highest resolutions we’ve seen on mirrorless cameras, but they’re more than good enough. The 0.78x magnification in the viewfinder makes it big and clear.