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Sony Alpha 9 III

Sony Alpha 9 III

The Sony Alpha 9 III is a groundbreaking full-frame mirrorless camera purpose-built for elite sports, wildlife, action, and photojournalism, engineered by Sony as the world's first full-frame camera featuring a global shutter image sensor system. By exposing all pixels simultaneously, its 24.6-megapixel Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor completely eradicates rolling shutter distortion, flash banding, and artificial lighting flicker. Backed by dual BIONZ XR processing engines and a specialized AI Processing Unit, the camera achieves blackout-free continuous burst shooting at an astonishing 120 frames per second in full-resolution 14-bit RAW with continuous autofocus and autoexposure tracking across every single frame.

The photographic capabilities of the Sony Alpha 9 III transform high-speed workflows and creative flash photography, unlocking maximum shutter speeds of up to 1/80,000 second with full flash synchronization at any speed without high-speed sync (HSS) power loss. A cutting-edge 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) mechanism delivers up to 8.0 stops of compensation, ensuring tack-sharp handheld imagery when working with extreme telephoto primes and zoom lenses. In cinematic video production, the Sony Alpha 9 III captures uncropped 4K UHD video up to 120p, alongside 6K-oversampled 4K 60p/24p recordings in 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra, supporting professional color workflows with S-Cinetone and S-Log3.

Constructed as an uncompromising flagship tool for field professionals, the Sony Alpha 9 III features an ultra-responsive 9.44-million-dot Quad-XGA OLED electronic viewfinder supporting refresh rates up to 240 fps, a versatile 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touch LCD, and dual media slots accommodating both CFexpress Type A and SD UHS-II cards. Its robust magnesium alloy chassis is thoroughly weather-sealed and features enhanced grip ergonomics with a dedicated front C5 custom button, Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T), and high-speed Wi-Fi for instantaneous FTP wire transfers at major international sports venues. The Sony Alpha 9 III establishes an unprecedented standard of speed, precision, and reliability for demanding professional creators worldwide.

  • Weight: 702 g
  • Processor: BIONZ XR
  • Launch price: USD 5,999
  • Battery (cipa): 400 shots
  • Sensor format: Full Frame
  • Mount: Sony E
  • Announcement Date: Nov 7, 2023
  • Viewfinder: 0.64-type 9.44M-dot Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 0.90x magnification, up to 240 fps
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Specifications

Year 2023
Sensor 24.6 MP · Full Frame
Mount Sony E
IBIS Yes
Weight 702 g
Launch Price USD USD 5999
Current Price USD USD 6398 (Oct/2026)
Battery 400 shots
General
Brand
Sony
Line or model
Alpha 9 III
Sensor
Effective megapixels
24.6 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
BIONZ XR
Low pass filter
No optical low-pass filter Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
ISO range
ISO 250 - 25600 (expandable to ISO 125 - 51200) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
759 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
Professional Mirrorless
Body classification
SLR-style mirrorless
Body dimensions
702 g · 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
0.64-type 9.44M-dot Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 0.90x magnification, up to 240 fps Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.2 inches Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
2,095,104 dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
4-axis multi-angle Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K UHD up to 120 fps (uncropped), FHD up to 240 fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
240 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz MIMO), Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T, USB-C 10 Gbps Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack NP-FZ100 Battery type/model used by the camera.
Continuous shooting
Up to 120 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking in RAW Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
Dual combo slots for CFexpress Type A and SD UHS-II Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch price
USD USD 5,999 In 2023, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD USD 6,398 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Oct/2026.
Mount
Sony E Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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