Sony ILCE-7SM3

The Sony α7S III (model ILCE-7SM3) is a 12.2-megapixel full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera made by Sony.[1] It was publicly announced on July 28, 2020 (2020-07-28) online with a suggested retail price of US$3,495 (body only) at the time.[2]

Sony α7S III
Overview
MakerSony
TypeFull-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Lens
Lens mountSony E-mount
LensInterchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
Image sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor size35.6 × 23.8 mm (full frame type)
Maximum resolution4240 × 2832 (12 megapixels)
ASA/ISO rangeISO 40-409600
Recording mediumDual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD
Focusing
Focus areas759 focus points
Shutter
Frame rate120fp
Shutter speeds1/8000 s to 30 s
Continuous shooting10.0 frames per second
Viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification0.78
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorBionz XR
Custom WBYes
General
Video/movie recording4K UHD (QFHD: 3840 x 2160)
Rear LCD monitor3 inches with 1,440,000 dots
Dimensions127×96×60 mm (5.0×3.8×2.4 in)
Weight627 g (22.1 oz) including battery
List priceUS$3,498 (2020 (2020))
ReleasedAugust 2020 (2020-08)

The α7S III is offered as a body only.

Features

Image features

The α7S III features a 35mm (35.6 x 23.8 mm) full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor capable of capturing approximately 12.2 effective megapixels.[3]

Autofocus and metering

The camera's 759-point autofocus sensors use contrast-detection AF to capture and record.[4]

ISO

For still images, the α7S III's ISO is 100–102400 with expansion down to ISO 50 and up to ISO 409600 equivalent. For movies, the α7S III's ISO is 100-102400 equivalent with expansion down to ISO 100 and up to ISO 409600 equivalent. For still images or movies on auto setting, the camera's ISO is 100–12800 with selectable lower and upper limits.[5]

Shutter

The α7S III's shutter speed range is 30 s to 1/8,000 s for still images. For bulb movies, the shutter speed range is 1/4 s (1/3 s step) to 1/8,000 s.[6]

The camera has an approximate maximum continuous shooting speed of 10.0 frames per second in Speedy Priority Continuous shooting drive and Continuous shooting drive mode.[7]

Ergonomics and functions

The α7S III has a TFT LCD screen with a size of 7.5 cm (3 inches) and resolution of 1,440,000 dots with an adjustable tilt angle of 107 degrees up and 41 degrees down (approximate). The OLED electronic viewfinder has a resolution of 9,437,184 dots and a .90x magnification.[8]

The camera additionally has built-in Wi-Fi with NFC compatibility.[9]

Video

The camera can record 4K UHD (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) internally in full frame format at 120 FPS. The camera allows for movie image size to be set, as well as the frame rate per second, and compression method.[10]

Accessories

According to Sony's website, the α7S III model comes equipped with:[11]

  • Sony ILCE-7SM3 Camera Body
  • Battery Pack NP-FZ100 (rechargeable)
  • Battery Charger BC-QZ1
  • Neck/Shoulder Strap
  • USB Type-C™ Cable

See also

References
  1. "Highly Anticipated Sony Alpha 7S III Combines Supreme Imaging Performance with Classic "S" Series Sensitivity". Press Centre - Sony. Sony Europe. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  2. Universe, Alpha. "Sony Announces The New Ultra-sensitive α7S III!". Sony. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  3. "Sony α7S III E-mount Camera with Full-Frame Sensor". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  4. "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  5. "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  6. "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  7. "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  8. "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  9. "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  10. "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  11. "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
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