Sony
Sony Alpha 7 III
A entry-level pick in the mirrorless + dslr cameras line-up, with 24.2 MP up front.
48/100
24.2 MPFull-Frame4K
£947best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Eye AF
- In-body stabilisation
- No stacked sensor
- No global shutter
Score profile
Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras classWhere the Sony Alpha 7 III wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Sensor
Sensor typeFull-Frame
Resolution24.2 MP
Video
Max video4
Max FPS10
Autofocus
Eye AFYes
Stabilisation
In-body stabilisationYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony Alpha 7 III vs Nikon Nikon Z7 II
Sony Alpha 7 IIINikon Z7 II
| SonySony Alpha 7 IIIThis page | NikonNikon Z7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 51 /100Better |
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 45.7 MPBetter |
| Sensor type | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Video max resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Burst FPS | — | 10 |
Who it's for
Is the Sony Alpha 7 III right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mirrorless + dslr camera for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need stacked sensor, in which case a higher-tier mirrorless + dslr camera is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony Alpha 7 III worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Sony Alpha 7 III?
Its eye af stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony Alpha 6100?
The Sony Alpha 6100 scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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