Sony Alpha A7S III
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Sony Alpha A7S III

Sony Alpha A7S III
The Sony Alpha a7S III is a full-frame camera designed specifically for video excellence, highlighted by its 12.1 MP sensor that prioritizes exceptional low-light performance and wide dynamic range over photographic resolution. Its ability to record internally in 4K at 120fps in 10-bit 4:2:2, together with a very high resolution electronic viewfinder (9.44M dots) and an extremely reliable phase detection autofocus system, make it a robust work tool for professional videographers. Its design includes a fully articulated screen, dual slots for CFexpress Type A cards and a heat dissipation system that allows extended recordings without interruptions, establishing it as the standard for light film productions and high-end content creation.
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 4K at 120fps and FHD at 240fps Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • 9440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor

Specifications

Year 2020
Sensor 12.1 MP · Full Frame
Mount Sony E
IBIS Yes
Weight 699 g
Launch Price USD 3,498
Current Price USD 3,198 (Feb/2026)
Battery 600 shots
General
Brand
Sony
Line or model
Alpha A7S III
Sensor
Effective megapixels
12.1 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
BIONZ XR
ISO range
ISO 80 - 102400 (expands to 50 - 409600) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Body
Body type
SLR-style mirrorless
Body classification
Dslr
Body dimensions
699g / 129 x 97 x 81mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
9440k dot Electronic viewfinder Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.00" Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
1,229k dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
Fully articulated screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K at 120fps and FHD at 240fps Video Recording 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
Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n with NFC) Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
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.
Launch price
USD 3,498 In 2020, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 3,198 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.

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