{{Short description|2018 full-frame mirrorless camera}} {{use dmy dates |date=September 2020}} {{Infobox camera | camera_name = Sony α7 III | image = Sony Alpha7 III 20 apr 2018f.jpg | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = | maker = Sony | type = Full-Frame Sony α (Alpha) | sensor = <!-- Image sensor --> | sensor_type = BSI-CMOS | sensor_size = 35.6 × 23.8 mm (Full frame type) | sensor_maker = | recording_medium = SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card | res = 6000 × 4000 (24 megapixels) | lens_mount = Sony E-mount | lens = Interchangeable | focus_type = | exposure = | flash = No | flashcomp = <!-- Flash exposure compensation --> | fsynch = <!-- Flash synchronization --> | frame_rate = | shutter = Mechanical, Electronic | shutterRange = | shutter_speeds = 1/8000 s to 30 s, BULB | f-numbers = | metering = | emode = P/A/S/M (stills/movie) | mmode = <!-- Metering modes --> | farea = 693 focus points | fmode = <!-- Focus modes --> | cont = 10 frames per second | viewfinder = Yes (electronic) | ovf = <!-- Optional viewfinders --> | magnification = | coverage = | speedRange = | flbkt = <!-- Flash bracketing --> | fcbkt = <!-- Focus bracketing --> | WB = Auto, Multiple preset options, Custom white balance | wbbkt = <!-- White balance bracketing --> | brightness = <!-- Projector brightness --> | imsize = <!-- Projector image size --> | throwdis = <!-- Project throw distance --> | prores = <!-- Projector resolution --> | rearLCD = {{convert|3|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} with 921,600 dots | storage = | battery = NP-FZ100 | dimensions = {{convert|127|by|96|by|74|mm|abbr=on}} | weight = 650 g including battery | price = $1,999 USD body, $2,199 USD kit (28-70mm Zoom Lens) | date = April 10, 2018 | obp = <!-- Optional battery packs --> | odb = <!-- Optional data backs --> | omd = <!-- Optional motor drives --> | oacc = <!-- Optional accessories --> | complens = Sony FE-mount lenses | compflash = <!-- Compatible flashes --> | interface_AVout = Micro HDMI (Type D) | interface_Data = USB 2.0 (Micro-B), USB 5Gbps (USB-C), Wi-Fi 4 | body_comp-feats = <!-- Body composition or other special features (i.e. ABS plastic, water submersible) --> | made_in = China and Thailand | footnotes = | exbkt = <!-- Exposure bracketing --> | drbkt = <!-- Dynamic range bracketing --> | drcomp = <!-- Dynamic range compressor --> | iproc = BIONZ X | vidrecord = XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD, AVCHD | successor = Sony α7 IV | predecessor = Sony α7 II }} The '''Sony α7 III''' (model '''ILCE-7M3''') is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera manufactured by Sony.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Phil|last1=Hall |access-date=2019-05-31|title=Sony Alpha A7 III review|url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sony-alpha-a7-iii-review|website=TechRadar|date=27 March 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2019-05-31|title=Sony A7 III review: A peerless full-frame mirrorless camera|url=https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/sony-a7-iii-review-peerless-full-frame-camera/|website=Engadget}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first1=Michael|last1=Topham|access-date=2019-05-31|title=Sony A7 III Review|url=https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/sony-a7iii|website=Trusted Reviews|date=October 2018 }}</ref> It was announced<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-a7iii-press-release-sony-expands-full-frame-mirrorless-lineup-introduction-new-%CE%B17-iii-camera/|title=Sony A7III press release: "Sony Expands Full-frame Mirrorless Lineup with Introduction of New α7 III Camera" - sonyalpharumors|date=2018-02-27|work=sonyalpharumors|access-date=2018-11-25|language=en-US}}</ref> on 26 February 2018 as the successor to the Sony α7 II and available April 10, 2018. Described by Sony as "the basic model," the camera shares many features with the high-end Sony α7R III and α9 models.<ref>{{Citation|last=Sony {{!}} Camera Channel|title=Sony {{!}} α {{!}} α7 III - Unveil|date=2018-02-26|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHD4jETVxBI|access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> It was succeeded by the Sony α7 IV, announced on October 21, 2021.
==Features== The camera features several advancements over the previous model, the α7 II, incorporating some features from the higher-end α7R III and α9.<ref name='DPReview'>{{cite web |url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-a7-iii-review |title=Sony a7 III Review |author=Carey Rose, Rishi Sanyal, Dan Bracaglia |date=April 23, 2018 |website=DPReview |access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> * 24 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor * 693 Phase Detection AF Points with 93% coverage, inherited from α9 and 425 contrast AF points * Continuous eye autofocus mode called Eye AF with High Tracking ability * 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization with a 5.0 step shutter speed advantage * 10 fps continuous shooting (mechanical or silent) * Multiple 4K (3840x2160) video modes: 4K/24p oversampled from 6K sensor output, or 4K/30p oversampled from 5K cropped portion of sensor *15 stops of dynamic range * Full HD (1920x1080) video at 120 fps * Larger 'Z'-series (NP-FZ100) battery from α9 and α7R III that is rated at 710 shots (CIPA measurement) - offering the world's longest battery life of any mirrorless camera *Upgraded operability and functionality including addition of joystick for adjusting focus points, Dual SD Card Slots, USB Type-C terminal with USB 5Gbps capabilities *ISO range from 100 to 51,200 (expandable to 204,800) *Weather sealed, magnesium alloy body *No built-in flash. *2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder with 0.78x magnification *Supports 4 different video file formats (XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD, or AVCHD)
== Improvements over the Sony α7 II == The Sony α7 III improved in a number of aspects compared to its predecessor, the α7 II, which was released four years earlier in November, 2014.
* 4K video modes and 120fps full HD video instead of the A7 II's limited full HD (1920x1080) movie modes. * Continuous burst increased to 10fps instead of 5fps. * Maximum ISO sensitivity of 51,200 instead of 25,600. * Upgraded sensor with 693 Phase Detection auto-focus points vs. 117 Phase Detection AF points. * Newer Z battery system (NP-FZ100) rated to 710 shots instead of 340. * Battery capacity 7.2V / 16.4Wh (2280mAh). * Dual SD card slots instead of a single card slot. * Bluetooth for increased phone communication options. * Introduction of a touch screen but lower resolution 922,000 dot display instead of 1.23 million. * Newer ergonomic layout similar to the earlier A9 and A7R III including the addition of a joystick.
The camera's rounded feature set and launch price were highly praised. Reviewers noted it as a flexible and competitive tool for all types of photography.<ref name="DPReview" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fisher|first=Jim|date=2019-05-02|title=Sony a7 III Review|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-a7-iii|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828110909/https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-a7-iii|archive-date=August 28, 2020|access-date=2020-09-09|website=PCMAG|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cooke|first=Alex|date=2018-06-07|title=The Camera You Should Want: Fstoppers Reviews the Sony a7 III|url=https://fstoppers.com/originals/camera-you-should-want-fstoppers-reviews-sony-a7-iii-250186|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609085929/https://fstoppers.com/originals/camera-you-should-want-fstoppers-reviews-sony-a7-iii-250186|archive-date=2020-06-09|access-date=2020-09-09|website=Fstoppers|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Etienne|first=Stefan|date=2018-03-30|title=Sony A7 III and A7R III review: mirrorless magic|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/30/17176246/sony-a7-a7r-iii-alpha-3-mirrorless-camera-review-specs-price|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806195730/https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/30/17176246/sony-a7-a7r-iii-alpha-3-mirrorless-camera-review-specs-price|archive-date=2020-08-06|access-date=2020-09-09|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mathies|first=Daven|date=2018-11-15|title=Sony A7 III review|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/sony-a7-iii-review/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213204554/https://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/sony-a7-iii-review/|archive-date=2020-02-13|access-date=2020-09-09|website=www.digitaltrends.com}}</ref>
== Issues == The Sony A7 III does not have a vertical anti-aliasing filter, it only has a horizontal one. It improves sharpness, but also creates a visible amount of moiré on clothes and hair.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sony a7 III Review |url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-a7-iii-review/5 |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=DPReview}}</ref>
==See also== *Comparison of Sony α7 cameras *List of Sony E-mount lenses *Exmor R
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{commons category|Sony ILCE-7M3}} * [https://alphauniverse.com/stories/sony-expands-full-frame-mirrorless-lineup-with--7-iii/ AlphaUniverse]
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α7 III Category:Cameras introduced in 2018 Category:Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras Category:Digital cameras with BSI-CMOS image sensor