Sony Alpha a7 III
Top 3%2,341 points
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Sony Alpha a7 III review: 89 facts and highlights
1. megapixels
24MP
Panono Camera: 108MP
2. sensor size
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
35.8 x 23.8mm
Polaroid Snap: 81.2 x 25.4mm
3. focus points
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
693
Canon EOS R: 5655
4. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
10fps
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 60fps
5. noise
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
3730ISO
Sony Alpha a7 III: 3730ISO
6. has a flip-out screen
Flip-out screens are useful for doing tricky shots.
Sony Alpha a7 III
28% have it
7. maximum light sensitivity
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
25600 ISO
Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: 1640000 ISO
8. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
610shots
Nikon D3x: 4400shots
9. image quality
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
96
Sony Alpha 7R II: 98
10. video recording (main camera)
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
2160 x 30fps
Fujifilm X-T3: 2160 x 60fps
11. weight
650g
HTC Re: 65.5g
12. Has WiFi
The device can connect to WiFi.
Sony Alpha a7 III
39% have it
13. fastest shutter speed
A faster maximum shutter speed allows taking pictures of fast moving subjects without blur.
1/8000s
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1/32000s
14. color depth
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
25bits
HP Photosmart R927: 42bits
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15. Has phase detection autofocus for videos
A phase detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
Sony Alpha a7 III
12% have it
16. has a stereo microphone
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Sony Alpha a7 III
50% have it
17. Has phase detection autofocus for photos
A phase detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Sony Alpha a7 III
32% have it
18. dynamic range
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
14.7Evs
Nikon D810A: 14.8Evs
19. has built-in optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
Sony Alpha a7 III
46% have it
20. has AF tracking
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Sony Alpha a7 III
73% have it
21. higher resolution (screen)
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
921.6k dots
Fujifilm X-T1 + XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS: 1040000k dots
22. Has timelapse function
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
Sony Alpha a7 III
16% have it
23. has a microphone in
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
Sony Alpha a7 III
26% have it
24. has a built-in HDR mode
It can automatically shoot pictures with a higher dynamic range (HDR).
Sony Alpha a7 III
27% have it
25. battery power
2280mAh
Samsung Galaxy NX Mirrorless + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: 4360mAh
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