| Brand | SONY |
| Model | SONY A7S III Body (Body Only) |
| Main Selling Points | 12 million pixel Exmor R full-frame CMOS 5-axis 5.5 stops in-body stabilization Maximum ISO 409600 sensitivity 9.44 million pixel EVF 759 phase detection autofocus points Built-in 4K120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording |
| Camera Format | 12.9 million pixel interchangeable lens digital camera |
| Release Date | Around July 2020 |
| Durability Features | Drip-proof and dust-proof design |
| Sensor Pixels | 12.9 million pixels |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 million pixels |
| Sensor Format | 35mm full-frame |
| Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Resolution | 4240 x 2832 |
| Resolution Options | [3:2] 35mm full-frame—L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3M) APS-C format—L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M) [4:3] 35mm full-frame—L: 3776 x 2832 (11M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M) APS-C format—L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1M) [16:9] 35mm full-frame—L: 4240 x 2348 (10M), M: 2768 x 1550 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M) APS-C format—L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M) [1:1] 35mm full-frame—L: 2832 x 2832 (8M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), S: 1408 x 1408 (3.4M) APS-C format—L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8M) |
| Compression Mode | JPEG (EXIF 2.32) |
| Quality Adjustment | Extra Fine, Fine, Standard |
| Uncompressed Image Format | RAW |
| Image Ratio | 3:2 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 1:1 |
| Video Resolution | Video recording system (XAVC HS 4K) (full pixel output, no pixel binning) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10-bit, NTSC) (approx.): 120p (200Mbps), 60p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10-bit, PAL) (approx.): 100p (200Mbps), 50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (approx.): 120p (280Mbps), 60p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (approx.): 100p (280Mbps), 50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps) Video recording system (XAVC S 4K) (full pixel output, no pixel binning) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8-bit, NTSC) (approx.): 120p (200Mbps), 60p (150Mbps), 30p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8-bit, PAL) (approx.): 100p (200Mbps), 50p (150Mbps), 25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (approx.): 120p (280Mbps), 60p (200Mbps), 30p (140Mbps), 24p (100Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (approx.): 100p (280Mbps), 50p (200Mbps), 25p (140Mbps) Video recording system (XAVC S HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8-bit, NTSC) (approx.): 120p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 60p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 30p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 24p (50Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8-bit, PAL) (approx.): 100p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (approx.): 60p (50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (approx.): 50p (50Mbps), 25p (50Mbps) Video recording system (XAVC S-I 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (approx.): 60p (600Mbps), 30p (300Mbps), 24p (240Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (approx.): 50p (500Mbps), 25p (250Mbps) Video recording system (XAVC S-I HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (approx.): 60p (222Mbps), 30p (111Mbps), 24p (89Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (approx.): 50p (185Mbps), 25p (93Mbps) Slow Motion and Fast Motion (Shooting Frame Rates) NTSC Mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps PAL Mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps |
| Animation Types | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 |
| Animation Audio | XAVC S: LPCM Stereo, LPCM Stereo (48kHz 16-bit), LPCM Stereo (48kHz 24-bit), LPCM 4-channel (48kHz 24-bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC Stereo |
| Signal Converter | 14 bits |
| Noise Reduction | Supported |
| Stabilization | 5-axis 5.5 stops> Lens Specifications |
| Lens Combination | Depends on the lens |
| Lens Focal Length | Depends on the lens |
| 135 Format Focal Length | Depends on the lens |
| Zoom Capability | Depends on the lens |
| Digital Zoom | Depends on the lens |
| Aperture Range | Depends on the lens |
| Focal Length Change Ratio | 1x |
| Autofocus Situations | Auto AF (AF-A); Single Point AF (AF-S); Continuous AF (AF-C); Direct Manual Focus (DMF); Manual Focus (MF) 425 contrast-detection autofocus points / 759 phase-detection autofocus points (35mm full-frame); 345 phase-detection autofocus points (full-frame lens shooting in APS-C angle); 285 phase-detection autofocus points (APS-C lens) Supports human/animal eye autofocus (usable in AF-C mode) |
| AF Assist Light | Supported |
| Manual Focus | Supported |
| Normal Focus Range | Depends on the lens |
| Macro Focus Range | Depends on the lens |
| Lens Mount | Sony E Mount |
| Adapter Lens | Depends on the lens |
| Exposure Modes | 1. Supports Aperture Priority 2. Supports Shutter Priority 3. Supports Manual Exposure |
| Scene Modes | Not Supported |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 seconds, supports B shutter |
| Metering Modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot (Standard / Large), Average, Highlight |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-5EV (Exposure Compensation Dial: +/-3EV (1/3 EV level) adjustable in 1/3EV levels |
| Auto Exposure Lock | Supported |
| Bracketing Exposure | Bracketing: Continuous shooting, Bracketing: Single shot, selectable 3/5/9 photos (ambient light, flash) |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 102400 (adjustable in 1/3 stops); expandable to ISO 40 - ISO 409600 |
| White Balance Settings | Auto White Balance; Daylight; Shade; Cloudy; Incandescent; Fluorescent; (Warm White / Cool White / Daylight White / Daylight); Flash; Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K; Color Filter (G7 to M7: 57 levels; A7 to B7: 29 levels); Custom; Underwater; Supports manual white balance settings Supports manual white balance settings |
| Self-timer | Self-timer (10/5/2 seconds delay); Self-timer (Continuous) (10 seconds delay; 3 times/5 times exposure) Self-timer mode |
| Continuous Shooting | H+: Up to 10fps (in all modes can continuously shoot over 1,000 photos) H: Up to 8fps Mid: Up to 6fps Low: Up to 3fps |
| Flash Modes | Flash Off, Auto Flash, Forced Flash, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction (can choose on/off), Wireless, High-speed Sync |
| External Flash | Supported, compatible with multi-interface hot shoe Sony α system flash |
| Flash Sync Mode | Supports front and rear curtain shutter |
| LCD Screen | Side-tilting touchscreen, 3" (1,440,000 pixels) multi-angle touchscreen; opening angle: approximately 176 degrees; rotating angle: approximately 270 degrees Screen, viewfinder coverage is 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder | 0.64", 9.44 million pixel electronic viewfinder, optical viewfinder accuracy is 100% |
| Storage Media | Slot 1: Multi-slot for SD (compatible with UHS-I/II) memory cards / CFexpress Type A cards; Slot 2: Multi-slot for SD (compatible with UHS-I/II) memory cards / CFexpress Type A cards |
| Interfaces | USB 3.2 Type-C, Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm microphone, multi-interface hot shoe (with digital audio interface) |
| Video Output | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Print Protocol | Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF settings |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 dedicated lithium battery |
| Battery Grip | VG-C4EM vertical grip |
| Included Battery and Charger | NP-FZ100 dedicated lithium battery and supports USB charging |
| Battery Life | Photos: Approximately 510 shots (viewfinder); approximately 600 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard) Video (continuous recording): approximately 130 minutes (viewfinder); approximately 135 minutes (LCD screen) (CIPA standard) |
| Supports AC Input | NPA-MQZ1K multi-battery adapter kit (sold separately) |
| Tripod Mount Material | Metal |
| Body Weight | 614 grams |
| Weight (including battery) | 699 grams |
| Dimensions | 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7mm |