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Sony a7R III

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Editorial reviews:
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4.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • suppressing noise and proving you with immaculate images
  • lightweight
  • portable

Cons

  • some of the advanced ones are still somewhat buried inside the menus
  • Wi-Fi Bluetooth
  • no viewfinder blackout during continuous shooting

Key specs

  • Exmor R CMOS
  • Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)
  • 35.9x24 mm
  • 42.4 Mpx
  • 7952, 5304 px
  • Sony E
  • Face detection, Single Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • yes

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Sony a7R III - Pros & Cons

Sony a7R III

Pros

  • suppressing noise and proving you with immaculate images
  • lightweight
  • portable
  • and perfect for travel
  • fast and quiet AF
  • Focusing is fast and reliable thanks
  • Sony does a pretty good job keeping things under wraps
  • Continuous AF worked great
  • and the videos looked good
  • the AF works so well
  • They are quick and to the point

Cons

  • some of the advanced ones are still somewhat buried inside the menus
  • Wi-Fi Bluetooth
  • no viewfinder blackout during continuous shooting
  • Camera s Spot Metering
  • Expensive vs Cheap Photo Gear
  • there is not much different from previous cameras
  • crappy rain and pretty much soaked the cameras
  • there only one slot is UHS-II compatible
  • The rear screen was not as bright
  • long draw 100-400mm lens
  • none of the autofocus settings or adjustments worked

Sony a7R III - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
102400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
42.4 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
7952 x 5304 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony a7R III - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeExmor R CMOS
Image sensor format
Advanced Photo System type-C
Sensor size1.41 in
Effective pixels42.4 Mpx
Max resolution7952 x 5304 px
ProcessorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSony E
Digital zoom8.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.0 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points399
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)399
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)425
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Histogramyes
Flash sync speed1/250s
Flash modes
  • Fill-in
  • Forced OFF
  • High-speed Sync
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
External flash connection
  • Hot shoe
  • PC terminal
Scene modes
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Manual settingsyes
Speed (JPEG)10.0 fps
Speed (RAW)10.0 fps
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formats
  • AC3
  • LPCM
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight23.17 oz
Width5.0 in
Height3.76 in
Depth2.9 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)640
Battery life (max)3.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity2280.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
ISO
  • 50
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 51200
  • 102400
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum102400
Maximum image resolution7952 x 5304 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Underwater
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots1440000
Touch screenyes
Viewfinder
  • Electronic
  • Optical
Viewfinder screen size0.5 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution3686400.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.78 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
Separate info displayno
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • XAVC S
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playbackSingle image
Video recording limit115.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate100.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Micro
  • Memory Stick
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • Exif 2.31
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF
  • PRINT Image Matching III
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB connector typeUSB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 1
Microphone portyes
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Firewireno

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Sony a7R III Sony - Editorial Reviews (77)

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Sony a7R III Sony a7R III vs. Canon 5D Mark IV vs. Nikon D850 | PDN Online
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Published: 25.10.2017
Sony a7R III vs. Canon 5D Mark IV vs. Nikon D850 | PDN Online

With the launch of Sony’s a7R III, full frame fans have plenty to agonize over. We’ve compiled a quick comparison of the three leading models to help guide you. Reviews: 5D Mark IV Hands-on Review Nikon D850 Lab Test Nikon D850 Hands-on Review Sony a7R III Lab Test Image Sensor Sony a7R III: 42-megapixel, no low-pass filter Canon 5D Mark...

Sony a7R III Sony a7 III - Low Light Test - ISO noise - Videomaker
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Published: 02.03.2018
Sony a7 III - Low Light Test - ISO noise - Videomaker

We set out to find out how the Sony a7 III does in low light. Starting at ISO100, we ramped the ISO up to the maximum to see at what point noise is

Sony a7R III Best cameras over $2000
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DPReview
Published: 09.06.2020
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What’s the best camera costing over $2000? The best high-end camera costing more than $2000 should have plenty of resolution, exceptional build quality, good 4K video capture and top-notch autofocus for advanced and professional users. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing over $2000 and recommended the best.

Sony a7R III Sample Gallery: Sony a7r III RAW Files Edited in Capture One
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The Phoblographer
Published: 17.11.2017
Sample Gallery: Sony a7r III RAW Files Edited in Capture One

If you're using the Sony a7r III, then you'll be surely impressed by what it is capable of doing. Still, it isn't the perfect camera. But it's close.

Sony a7R III Sony A7R III Quick Review: A Less Ridiculous A9
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Published: 23.11.2017
Sony A7R III Quick Review: A Less Ridiculous A9

We go hands-on Sony’s new camera When Sony unveiled its top-tier flagship full-frame A9, we wondered when the camera’s top-tier features would trickle down to lower-priced models. Surprisingly enough Sony didn’t take long to announce the A7R III, which had many of the same features that made the A9 great in a slightly cheaper package. …

Sony a7R III Superb camera with great build, handling
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The Straits Times
Published: 27.12.2017
Superb camera with great build, handling

The a7R III is the latest full-frame interchangeable-lens, mirrorless camera from Sony, arriving just months after the launch of the company's excellent a9, also a full-frame mirrorless unit with interchangeable lens.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sony a7R III Nikon D850 vs. Sony A7R III: Speedy full-frame titans compared
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Published: 30.01.2018
Nikon D850 vs. Sony A7R III: Speedy full-frame titans compared

The full-frame Nikon D850 and Sony A7R III are two of the latest cameras to come out from both companies; both geared towards professional photographers. We put them against each other to see which one comes up tops.

Sony a7R III Sony A7 III review - Cameralabs
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Published: 12.03.2018
Sony A7 III review - Cameralabs
4.5

Looking for a Sony A7 III review? Packing a 24 MP sensor, built-in stabilisation, 4k video, 10fps bursts, silent shooting and Wifi with Bluetooth, it's one of the best value full-framers around. Find out if it's ideal for you in my in-depth A7 III review!

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Published: 08.04.2018
Sony Alpha A7R III review: Mirrorless, but certainly not pointless

The Sony Alpha A7R III is easily one of the best cameras you can buy at the moment. Here is our detailed review of Sony Alpha A7R III.

Sony a7R III Review Sony A7R III - CameraStuff Review
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Published: 09.07.2018
Review Sony A7R III - CameraStuff Review

Sony A7R III edited RAW night shot (@1000 ISO, f/2.8, 10 sec) Even at -15 degrees, the Sony A7R III doesn’t hesitate for a moment. For almost two years, the Sony A7R II was at the top of our list of camera reviews, until the A7R II was dethroned by the Nikon D850. At the […]

Sony a7R III Sony a7R III Review
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Published: 30.10.2017
Sony a7R III Review
4.5

The a7R III takes Sony's proven high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera and improves upon its speed, autofocus system, and video capabilities.

Sony a7R III Sony A7R III Review: The New King of Mirrorless Cameras
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Published: 24.01.2018
Sony A7R III Review: The New King of Mirrorless Cameras

For three years now I’ve been using the Sony A7S as my primary camera. It’s compact and it’s incredible in low-light, but in certain regards the camera is starting to show its age and doesn’t really fit all my needs: It’s limited to 12-megapixel photos, and it can’t shoot 4K video without an external recorder. As…

Sony a7R III Sony A7R III Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 25.10.2017
Sony A7R III Review | Camera Decision
4.6

Sony A7R III is a 42.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame sized BSI-CMOS sensor and Sony E mount. Read our A7R III review to find its pros and cons.

Sony a7R III Review: Sony a7R III Solves the Problems of its Predecessor
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Published: 27.08.2019
Review: Sony a7R III Solves the Problems of its Predecessor

With the Sony a7R III, Sony has been able to triple their battery life and reduce overheating issues, while also offering almost 400 autofocus points

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