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Sony a7S III

Name: Sony a7S III
Brand: Sony
SKU: ILCE-7SM3
Price: 3900 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€3,900.00

Tax Included

Create video with the Sony a7S III. A full-frame sensor, flexible 10-bit recording, vari-angle touchscreen and professional connection options support interviews, documentary work and creative filmmaking.

A full-frame camera with video at its centre

The Sony a7S III is a compact interchangeable-lens body for creators who put video first. Its full-frame sensor, flexible recording formats and practical audio connections suit interviews, documentary work and carefully planned creative shoots.

Work with changing light and movement

The camera combines a broad sensitivity range with hybrid autofocus. Touch tracking and human eye detection help keep attention on a presenter, while manual-focus aids support a more deliberate approach. Five-axis stabilization can reduce camera shake, although its effect depends on the lens and shooting technique.

Choose the right format for the edit

Record 4K at standard or high frame rates using compatible media and settings. Supported 10-bit formats provide more room for colour work, while log and other Picture Profiles suit different editing workflows. Slow-motion settings have additional restrictions; choose the required resolution and framing before the shoot.

Build a practical production setup

The vari-angle touchscreen helps when filming from difficult positions, and the detailed electronic viewfinder offers another way to compose. Full-size HDMI supports compatible monitoring or external recording. Separate microphone and headphone sockets let you record and check sound with suitable equipment.

Plan media, power and stills

Both card slots accept compatible SD or CFexpress Type A media, with speed requirements set by the recording format. The NP-FZ100 battery and compatible USB power equipment offer flexible power options. JPEG, HEIF and RAW still photography remain available, with resolution chosen for this video-oriented design.

Warranty

Includes a 24-month warranty from Zgatar.

What’s in the Box

Sony a7S III Camera Body
Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery
Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger
Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap
USB Type-C to Type-A Cable
Cable Protector
Shoulder Strap
Accessory Shoe Cap
Eyepiece Cup

Reference ILCE-7SM3

Data sheet

Sensor Format: Full Frame
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Lens Mount: Sony E
Camera Type: Mirrorless Camera
Sensor Type: Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor Dimensions: 35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective Resolution (MP): 12.1
Compatible Native Lens Families: Sony E
Sony FE
Lens Compatibility Notes: FE lenses cover full-frame capture; APS-C E lenses use a cropped image area.
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS): Yes
Stabilization Method: 5-axis sensor-shift; supported Active movie stabilization adds crop
Still Image Formats: HEIF
JPEG
RAW (Sony ARW)
Autofocus System: Fast Hybrid AF; phase and contrast detection
Subject Detection: Animal (stills in supported modes)
Human (stills and movies)
Standard ISO Range (Stills): 80–102400
Expanded ISO (Stills): 40–409600
Shutter Modes: Mechanical / electronic; electronic front-curtain option
Built-in Flash: No
Flash Sync Speed: 1/250 s with compatible Sony flash
Accessory Shoe: Sony Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio interface
Supported Video Resolutions: 4K UHD
DCI 4K with compatible firmware and upgrade licence
Full HD
Maximum 4K Frame Rate: 119.88p NTSC / 100p PAL; recording-mode and crop restrictions apply
Maximum Full HD Frame Rate: 119.88p NTSC / 100p PAL
Internal Video Bit Depth: Up to 10-bit 4:2:2 in supported modes
Internal Video Codec: XAVC S and S-I H.264; XAVC HS H.265
Screen Type: Fully articulating; approx. 176° opening / 270° rotation
Screen Size: 7.5 cm (3.0-type)
Screen Resolution: 1440000 dots
Touchscreen: Yes
Viewfinder Type: OLED electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Resolution: 9437184 dots
Viewfinder Coverage: 100%
Memory Card Type: CFexpress Type A
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Memory Card Standard: Both slots accept CFexpress Type A or SD UHS-I/II; recording speed requirements apply
Number of Card Slots: 2
USB Connection: USB-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2); Multi / Micro USB, USB 2.0
HDMI Connection: Full-size HDMI Type A
Microphone Input: 3.5 mm stereo
Built-in Microphone: Stereo
Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz on supported regional model
Bluetooth: 5.0
Battery Model: Sony NP-FZ100
USB Battery Charging: Supported with compatible equipment
Operating Weight: Approx. 699 g with battery and SDXC card
Dimensions (W × H × D): Approx. 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
Operating Temperature: 0–40°C
Headphone Output: 3.5 mm stereo
RAW+JPEG Recording: Supported; RAW+HEIF also supported
Exposure Compensation: ±5 EV in selectable 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps; mode restrictions apply
Low-Light AF Sensitivity: -6 to +20 EV at ISO 100 equivalent with f/2 lens
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.90× with 50 mm lens at infinity
Dual Card Recording: Simultaneous, sorting, automatic switching and copying options
Proxy Recording: Supported in compatible modes
Standard ISO Range (Movies): 80–102400 equivalents; expandable to 409600
USB Streaming: Up to 4K 30p / 25p or Full HD 60p / 50p with compatible firmware, equipment and settings
White Balance Temperature: 2500–9900 K
Audio Recording: 16-bit 48 kHz stereo LPCM; 24-bit and 4-channel require compatible digital audio accessories
Video Mode Notes: Heat, settings, media, power and firmware affect available functions and recording duration.
Total Sensor Resolution (MP): Approx. 12.9
Firmware Notes: Newer recording, streaming and network functions require supported firmware; installed version is not assumed.
Maximum Continuous Shooting: Up to 10 fps; settings and shooting conditions affect performance
Maximum Still Image Size: 4240 × 2832 pixels at 3:2
Manual Focus Aids: Peaking and focus magnification
Metering System: 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Range: -3 to +20 EV at ISO 100 equivalent with f/2 lens
Video Gamma Profiles: S-Log3; HLG; other Picture Profile options depend on firmware
Slow and Quick Motion: Full HD up to 240 fps NTSC / 200 fps PAL; recording restrictions apply
External RAW Output: Supported over HDMI with compatible external recorder; format and frame-rate restrictions apply
Storage Temperature: -20–55°C
Ethernet: No built-in LAN terminal
Battery Endurance: Approx. 510 shots with viewfinder / 600 with LCD, CIPA conditions
Shutter Speed: Stills: 1/8000–30 s; Bulb
Warranty: 24 months from Zgatar
AF Points: Up to 759 phase-detection points; 425 contrast-detection points; lens / image-area restrictions apply
USB Power Delivery: Compatible power supply supported
RAW Bit Depth: 14-bit; recording restrictions apply
Anti-flicker Shooting: Supported in compatible modes
RAW Compression: Compressed and uncompressed RAW supported
Stabilization Rating: Up to 5.5 stops under specified CIPA conditions with FE 50 mm f/1.4 ZA; pitch/yaw
DCI 4K Upgrade: DCI 4K / 24.00p requires compatible firmware and installed Sony licence; regional availability and recording restrictions apply.