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Key Features

  • Capture stunning stills and 4K video with the Sony Alpha a7S III mirrorless camera.
  • Enjoy incredible low light performance with the a7S III's optimized full-frame image sensor.
  • Experience fast, reliable autofocus for sharp images using the advanced focus system.
  • Create cinematic masterpieces with internal 4K 120p video recording capabilities.
  • Use the vari-angle LCD screen for flexible shooting at any angle with this mirrorless camera.
  • Share your photos instantly with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options.
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Martin F : what sony lens work with this camera body?
SUNG H : Any insider info on when this thing will be back in stock again?
WILL M : Are the HDMI and USB terminal covers removable?SAMANTHA L : They're not completely removable. They pop out but are still connected.XAVIER R : NoGARLAND M : I wouldn’t recommend moving them.ADALBERTO F P : Only by force lol they open like doors. So you would have to break them off I assume. I haven’t tried taking them off though. They are pretty sturdy though. They feel like they would be hard to take off safely without breaking them lol

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2024-11-06T07:03:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly Satisfied

Great Purchase!!!

FRANK V.

2024-09-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera body

The specs speeks for itself, it's a very capable camera for all kinds of photography.

Tibor

2023-12-27T12:28:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Great investment of a purchase

Great buy. Had no questions about quality or authenticity

CHARLES D.

2023-04-22T14:54:49

Rated 5 out of 5

The best camera for sports videographers

This camera is amazing! I've been using the A7iii for 2ish years and it was super nice. But when I upgraded to the A7siii? Incredible. It was night and day difference. The standard colors the camera gives are amazing. The 4K is fantastic. It is easily one of the best cameras for sports videography EVER! If you want to see examples, check out my Instagram @mkh.video

MICHAEL H.

2022-08-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

nice

the amazing result when I took a shot on this camera.thanks to sony

ramganesh

2022-08-12T19:49:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it.

Love it. Massive upgrade from my A7SII.

Paul A.

2022-06-21T05:59:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth it

Great camera! Worth the wait while it was on backorder.

CHAD L.

2022-05-27T06:56:37

Rated 3 out of 5

Plastic Feel and no charger!

The camera is great just feels like plastic and does not come with a charger

FRANCISCO S.

2022-03-14T08:24:59

Rated 5 out of 5

A7SIII is for filmmakers

This camera has excellent versatility, starting with the size that makes it portable with a great advantage of recording 10 bit 4:2:2 4K. A single person can operate this camera because of the auto focus capabilities. Is it meant for higher quality it?s necessary, this camera can be paired with an external monitor to provide 16 bit easily achieving the cinematic look. This is the best compact video camera from Sony far.

JORDAN L.

2022-03-07T11:39:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Finaly got it on adorama

Great camera, nice service

A P.

2022-03-03T09:09:09

Rated 5 out of 5

My End game video camera

Best camera I?ve ever had, and paired with the rsc2 I?m able to get the shot I need with little fuss. Highly recommend

MATT F.

2022-02-23T18:24:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Mirrorless Master Piece

this camera is excellent and gives me a lot of room to grow as a film maker. I am excited about this camera and hope it will help me take my freelance career to the next level. the 10 bit color and 4k shooting modes makes this camera a tool to use.

David C.

2022-02-23T18:18:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Mirrorless Master Piece

this camera is excellent and gives me a lot of room to grow as a film maker. I am excited about this camera and hope it will help me take my freelance career to the next level. the 10 bit color and 4k shooting modes makes this camera a tool to use.

David C.

2022-02-02T10:18:24

Rated 5 out of 5

WORTH THE HYPE

This camera really is worth the hype. I mean what other camera is on backorder for over a year and still hasn't gone on sale because it doesn't need a price drop to sell!! Get your hands on one of these and watch your video game level up! Great weight, love the images and video it produces, Full-Frame 4K in 120fps?! Yeah you get the idea.

Austin B.

2022-01-28T03:40:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect Camera for Video

Love this camera? don?t ever see the need to upgrade for atleast the next ten years???????????

chris c.

2022-01-17T02:43:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Camera

Performance is awesome

Gwen S.

2022-01-11T15:27:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Great, even great auto focus.

I do not regret this debt

Kevin B.

2022-01-11T07:38:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this camera

Been waiting for this for a long time. Exactly what the Dr. ordered.

NATHANIEL G.

2021-12-30T03:15:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Just do it already

It?s a beast. I came from the A7sii and this camera is better in literally every way. Worth every penny

DAVID F.

2021-11-24T11:47:43

Rated 5 out of 5

product

very nice product

kamaljit s.

2021-11-21T11:11:39

Rated 5 out of 5

The camera as increase my production value

Got the A7S III after trading my Fuji XT4 for it with Adorama. Since getting that camera I have uploaded or finished over six client work with it, and I can clearly see that the production quality and value as increased. The low light and autofocus of the camera are outstanding. Will be getting the A7 IV once it's out from Adorama to use as my B-Cam.

Asuquo E.

2021-11-21T05:46:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Content creators dream

Best camera out under $4k

Theodore U.

2021-10-13T08:25:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for Candid/Atmosphere Shots!

We bought this camera for the purpose of getting atmosphere shots at our events. It exceeds the expectations for doing that. This is one of the best cameras out there right now, and I highly recommend it to anyone.

ZACK M.

2021-09-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

Amazing camera!

Brandon

2021-08-31T08:52:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Best camera

I am absolutely in love with the purchase

kent g.

2021-08-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

looks great

everything came in and looked great

Andrea

2021-08-05T08:30:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Previously purchased from Amazon but switched to purchase at Adorama instead. Adorama knows their stuff!

Previously I bought the A7s3 from Amazon and had a problem with the sensor creating a white vertical line over the image after 5 days. Amazon's support was slow and not knowledgeable. They had me troubleshoot by "Wiping the front of the lens" or "Taking out the battery and re-insert". After I received my refund, which took around 2 weeks, I decided to purchase the camera at Adorama instead. No problems whatsoever. The staff here know their stuff and are very nice.

TOMMY D.

2021-07-19T08:30:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Two thumbs up

Amazing mirrorless video camera

Scott M.

2021-07-19T08:30:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing mirrorless video camera.

This camera just rules.

Scott M.

2021-06-25T12:12:40

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Camera

Great camera, but should have bought it from B&H. This is because I ordered a bunch of stuff with it, and Adorama held up the order from shipping because something was backordered.

Nathan W.

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Sony Alpha a7S III Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Black

  • Shoe Mount

    1x Hot Shoe

  • Tripod Mounting Thread

    1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)

  • Operating Conditions

    32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

  • Image Processor

    BIONZ XR

  • Recording 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)

  • Recording 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)

  • Color Space

    sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color. BT.2020 standard.

  • Color Space

    sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color. BT.2020 standard.

  • File system

    FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT

  • Focus Mode

    AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus

  • AE Lock

    Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)

  • Brightness Control

    Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

  • Movies

    Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

  • Headphone Terminal

    Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

Imaging

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  • Lens Mount

    Sony E

  • Sensor Resolution

    Actual: 12.9 Megapixel
    Effective: 12.1 Megapixel (4240 x 2832)

  • Image Sensor

    35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS

  • Image Stabilization

    Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

  • Built-In ND Filter

    No

  • Capture Type

    Stills & Video

Exposure Control

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  • Shutter Type

    Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    1/8000 to 30 Seconds
    1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode

  • Bulb/Time Mode

    Bulb Mode

  • ISO/Gain Sensitivity

    Photo
    Native: 80 to 102,400 (40 to 409,600 Extended)
    Video
    Native: 80 to 102,400 (80 to 409,600 Extended)

  • Metering Method

    Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot

  • Exposure Modes

    Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority

  • Exposure Compensation

    -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)

  • White Balance

    2500 to 9900K
    Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater

  • Continuous Shooting

    Up to 10 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG, Raw)

  • Interval Recording

    Yes

  • Self-Timer

    2/5/10-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

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  • Aspect Ratio

    1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

  • Image File Format

    HEIF, JPEG, Raw

  • Bit Depth

    14-Bit

Video Capture

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  • Internal Recording Modes

    H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s VBR]
    1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s VBR]
    H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s VBR]
    1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s VBR]
    H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s VBR]
    1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.

  • Fast-/Slow-Motion Support

    Yes

  • Recording Limit

    No

  • IP Streaming

    No

  • Built-In Microphone

    Stereo

  • Audio Recording

    XAVC: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
    MPEG4: 2-Channel AAC Audio

Interface

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  • Media/Memory Card Slot

    Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)

  • Video I/O

    1x HDMI Output

  • Audio I/O

    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input

  • Power I/O

    1x USB-C Input

  • Other I/O

    1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Data/Remote Input/Output
    1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data/Remote Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)

  • Wireless

    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC

  • Mobile App Compatible

    Yes: Android & iOS
    App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
    Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control

  • Location Tracking

    GPS

Monitor

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  • Display Size

    3"

  • Resolution

    1,440,000 Dot

  • Display Type

    Articulating Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

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  • Type

    Electronic (OLED)

  • Size

    0.64"

  • Resolution

    9,437,184 Dot

  • Eye Point

    25 mm

  • Coverage

    1

  • Magnification

    Approx. 0.9x

  • Diopter Adjustment

    -4 to +3

  • Built-In Flash/Light

    No

  • Flash Modes

    Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync

  • Maximum Sync Speed

    1/250 Second

  • Dedicated Flash System

    TTL

  • External Flash Connection

    Shoe Mount

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    NP-FZ100

Physical Details

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  • Dimensions

    5.1 x 3.8 x 3.2" / 128.9 x 96.9 x 80.8mm

  • Weight

    1.35lb / 614g (Body Only)1.5lb / 699g (WithBattery, Recording Media)

  • UPC Code

    027242920569

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174 Accessories for Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera

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  • Remote & Remote Accessories (1)
  • Microphones & Audio (21)
  • Flash & Lighting (20)
  • Microphones (3)
  • Covers & Caps (1)
  • Monitor & Recorder (4)
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  • Screen Protection (1)
  • Straps & Slings (6)
  • Transmitters & Receivers (3)
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About Sony Alpha a7S III

PRO REVIEW by Taylor Rees, Photojournalist and Filmmaker

"This camera is simply a different beast... This light, affordable, well-built camera can do things that no other mirrorless camera can do. This is incredibly exciting for my own work, but also exciting for the whole imaging world. When the world gets a tool like this — one which redefines what’s possible — the resultant work, as image creators explore and experiment with its capabilities, will redefine what we all think we can do."

Sony A7SIII

Introducing The Alpha 7S III

A new milestone in sensitivity, speed and image supremacy. Featuring an all-new 12.1MP backside illuminated full-frame sensor with twice the readout speed for ultra-clean low-light images.

Improved Image Quality.

The new CMOS image sensor and BIONZ XR™ image processing engine in the Alpha 7S III delivers legendary S-series sensitivity with significantly enhanced color reproduction and texture renderings for improved overall image quality. The base ISO has been lowered to 80, resulting in a normal range of 80-102,400 (expandable to 80-409,600 for video and 40-409,600 for stills) to provide more flexible ISO plus wide dynamic range with low noise at all settings. It offers improved image quality by approximately 1 stop of noise reduction in the middle and high sensitivity ranges.

Improved Image Quality.
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Versatile Operability.
For the first time in an Alpha 7S series camera, the Alpha 7S III offers Fast Hybrid AF by combining phase-detection and contrast-detection AF, giving it the ability to track subjects over a wide area with outstanding speed, precision and smoothness, even when using a narrow depth of field. Fine focus expression is possible with Sony’s E-mount lenses.

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Advanced Autofocus Performance for Hybrid Use.
For environments with a lot of movement, Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF are available to maintain constant focus on the intended subject. Sony’s advanced Real-time Eye AF improves detection performance by 30% over the previous system, thanks to the new image processing engine. It ensures accurate, reliable detection, even when the subject’s face looks away. Real-time Tracking is initiated simply by touching the subject on the screen. Real-time Eye AF is automatically initiated when an eye is detected.

Flexible Autofocus Settings for Movie Shooting.
Based on customer feedback, the camera includes several AF features for professional users including AF Transition Speed in seven settings, to easily create rack-focus transitions, and five AF Subject Shift Sensitivity settings, which allows the user to customize how easily AF will switch or stay with the locked-on subject. Touch Tracking allows user to not only initiate Real-time Tracking, but also compose and shoot while using a gimbal or while shooting solo. It’s now possible to Touch Focus during manual focus mode on the LCD screen or remotely from the Imaging Edge Mobile application.

Flexible Autofocus Settings for Movie Shooting.

New Heat-Dissipating Structure.
The Alpha 7S III’s design has been updated to ensure effective heat dissipation and minimizes overheating — even during extended continuous recording sessions at 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 video lasting an hour or more. A newly developed unique heat dissipating structure keeps the image sensor and image processing engine temperatures within their normal operating ranges, preventing overheating while maintaining compact body dimensions. The new heat-dissipating structure requires no fan or cabinet vents allowing Alpha 7S III to maintain dust and moisture resistance.

New Heat-Dissipating Structure.

Movie Assist Functions.
For video on-the-go, the Alpha 7S III is the first Alpha series camera to include Active Mode with 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization to support especially difficult handheld movie shooting. It is also the first Alpha series E-mount body to feature a side-opening vari-angle rear screen, perfect for gimbal-mounted shots, complicated angles, handheld operation and more.

Movie Assist Functions.
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Outstanding Still Image Photography.
The Alpha 7S III includes a fast Hybrid AF system with 759 phase-detection AF points covering 92% of the image sensor. The camera can also achieve high AF precision to accurately and reliably focus in light down to EV-6, where subjects are difficult to see clearly even with the naked eye. Users can continuously shoot more than 1,000 uncompressed RAW images at up to 10fps, or up to 8fps in live view mode, with either the mechanical or electronic shutter.

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Versatile Design Made for the Pros.
In another world’s first, the Alpha 7S III features two CFexpress Type A compatible media slots which also support UHS-I and UHS-II SDXC/SDHC cards, enabling high write-and-read speeds while keeping the camera body compact in size.

Revised Menu System with Enhanced Touch Screen.
The Alpha 7S III also features a revised menu structure for easier navigation and touch-responsive menu operation for faster, more intuitive control. For creators who shoot both stills and movies, separate settings can now be stored for stills and movie shooting for quick transition between the two.

Revised Menu System with Enhanced Touch Screen.

High Reliability Gives Creators New Freedom.
Professional users need more than just refined features and performance. They also need the reliability and durability demanded of any professional tool. The Alpha 7S III features a redesigned grip for greater comfort and a secure hold, an improved dust removal feature, plus dust and moisture resistance xviii that maximizes reliability in challenging environments. It includes a durable, reliable HDMI Type-A connector, and is the first Alpha series camera to support USB PD (Power Delivery), allowing higher power to be supplied from an external source so that users can continue to record for extended periods with minimal internal battery usage.

High Reliability Gives Creators New Freedom.

Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera Features.

  • Class leading low-light performance up to ISO 409,600 with low noise
  • Up to 120p 4K 10-bit 4:2:2
  • Full pixel readout in all rec. modes
  • 16-bit 60p RAW output via HDMI
  • 15+ stops dynamic range
  • Effective heat management with long recording times for 1-hour 4K 60p
  • No 29min. 59sec. rec. limit
  • Reduced rolling shutter from low 12.1MP and fast sensor readout
  • Dual card slots, both compatible with CFexpress Type A and SD
  • 9.44 million dot EVF
  • Flip out vari-angle touch panel LCD
  • 5-axis IBIS with Active mode
  • Long battery life extendable via USB Type C with Power Delivery
  • Picture Profiles including 10-bit 4:2:2 HLG and S-Log 2 & 3
  • 10 customizable creative looks
  • MI shoe with digital audio interface
  • Full size HDMI Type-A connector
  • USB-C to Ethernet wired LAN (via optional adaptor)
  • Small size and light weight

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture stunning stills and 4K video with the Sony Alpha a7S III mirrorless camera.
  • Enjoy incredible low light performance with the a7S III's optimized full-frame image sensor.
  • Experience fast, reliable autofocus for sharp images using the advanced focus system.
  • Create cinematic masterpieces with internal 4K 120p video recording capabilities.
  • Use the vari-angle LCD screen for flexible shooting at any angle with this mirrorless camera.
  • Share your photos instantly with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options.

What's in the box:

  • Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Digital Camera 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)
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty