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General Specs Sony a7 III
Lens Mount:
Sony E
Sensor Resolution:
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor:
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization:
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
ISO Sensitivity Range:
Photo
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Video
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 102,400)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Video
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 102,400)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Continuous Shooting:
Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
Internal Recording Modes:
H.264/XAVC S
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
AVCHD/H.264
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
AVCHD/H.264
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes:
4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot:
Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Video I/O:
1 x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O:
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O:
1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O:
1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless:
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Display Type:
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Battery Type:
1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 610 Shots)
Imaging Sony a7 III
Lens Mount:
Sony E
Sensor Resolution:
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor:
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization:
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter:
None
Capture Type:
Stills & Video
Exposure Control Sony a7 III
Shutter Type:
Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter Speed:
1/8000 to 30 Seconds
1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Bulb/Time Mode:
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity Range:
Photo
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Video
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 102,400)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Video
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 102,400)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Metering Method:
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes:
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation:
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range:
-3 to 20 EV
White Balance:
2500 to 9900K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting:
Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
Interval Recording:
No
Self-Timer:
2/5/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture Sony a7 III
Image Sizes:
16:9 Raw
20 MP (6000 x 3376)
3:2 Raw
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
16:9 JPEG
20 MP (6000 x 3376)
8.7 MP (3936 x 2216)
5.1 MP (3008 x 1688)
3:2 JPEG
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
10 MP (3936 x 2624)
6 MP (3008 x 2000)
20 MP (6000 x 3376)
3:2 Raw
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
16:9 JPEG
20 MP (6000 x 3376)
8.7 MP (3936 x 2216)
5.1 MP (3008 x 1688)
3:2 JPEG
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
10 MP (3936 x 2624)
6 MP (3008 x 2000)
Aspect Ratio:
3:2, 16:9
Image File Format:
JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth:
14-Bit
Video Capture Sony a7 III
Internal Recording Modes:
H.264/XAVC S
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
AVCHD/H.264
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
AVCHD/H.264
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes:
4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support:
Yes
Gamma Curve:
HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Recording Limit:
Up to 30 Minutes
Broadcast Output:
NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming:
None
Built-In Microphone Type:
Stereo
Audio Recording:
XAVC S: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
AVCHD: 2-Channel AC-3 Audio
AVCHD: 2-Channel AC-3 Audio
Interface Sony a7 III
Media/Memory Card Slot:
Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Video I/O:
1 x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O:
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O:
1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O:
1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless:
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Mobile App Compatible:
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.):
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor Sony a7 III
Display Size:
3.0"
Resolution:
921,600 Dot
Display Type:
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder Sony a7 III
Type:
Built-In Electronic
Size:
0.5"
Resolution:
2,359,296 Dot
Eye Point:
23 mm
Coverage:
100%
Magnification:
Approx. 0.78x
Diopter Adjustment:
-4 to +3
Focus Sony a7 III
Focus Type:
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode:
Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points:
Phase Detection: 693
Contrast Detection: 425
Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity:
-3 to +20 EV
Flash Sony a7 III
Built-In Flash/Light:
No
Flash Modes:
Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless
Maximum Sync Speed:
1/250 Second
Flash Compensation:
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System:
TTL
External Flash Connection:
Shoe Mount
Environmental Sony a7 III
Operating Temperature:
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature:
-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
General Sony a7 III
Battery Type:
1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 610 Shots)
Shoe Mount:
1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread:
1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mounting Thread:
1 x
Material of Construction:
Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions (W x H x D):
5 x 3.8 x 2.9" / 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7 mm
Weight:
1.43 lb / 650 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
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