Sony
Sony Alpha 7S III
A entry-level pick in the mirrorless + dslr cameras line-up, with 12.1 MP up front.
46/100
12.1 MPFull-frame4K
£2,470best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Log recording
- Above-average max fps
- No stacked sensor
- No eye af
Score profile
Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras classWhere the Sony Alpha 7S III wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Sensor
Sensor typeFull-frame
Resolution12.1 MP
Video
Max video4
Max FPS120
Log recordingYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony Alpha 7S III vs Sony Sony Alpha 7R IV
Sony Alpha 7S IIISony Alpha 7R IV
| SonySony Alpha 7S IIIThis page | SonySony Alpha 7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46 /100 | 47 /100Better |
| Resolution | 12.1 MP | 61 MPBetter |
| Sensor type | Full-frame | Full Frame |
| Video max resolution | 4 | 4 |
Who it's for
Is the Sony Alpha 7S 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony Alpha 7S III worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 46/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Sony Alpha 7S III?
Its log recording stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony Alpha 6400?
The Sony Alpha 6400 scores 47/100 versus this one at 46/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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