Testseek.com have collected 158 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A7 3 and the average rating is 92%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A7 3.
April 2018
(92%)
158 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
5825 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fantastic image quality
EVF nearly as good as the Sony A9's
Landscape
Still life
And art performance top notch
Excellent controls and grip
Battery life
Ergonomics
Image Quality
Autofocus
Sharp images
Fast and accurate AF
Unbelievable Eye AF tracking
Animal Eye AF
Excellent noise control
Long battery life
Wide ISO range
4k video capabilities
Hybrid Log-Gamma mode available
Impressive image stabilization
Nice handling
Affordable
Also
While its good that the A7 III has so many customisation options
Some of them are confusing. And although Sony has made improvements
The extensive menu could still be better organised
I'm expecting these issues to be addressed by the Sony A7 IV
24MP full-frame BSI sensor
10fps with tracking
5-axis stabilization
4K HDR video
Silent shooting available
Tilting touch LCD
Dual SD slots
Vastly improved battery
Focus joystick
Flat profiles available
10fps continuous shooting
Highly sophisticated AF system
4K video capabilities
Great build quality
Fantastic dynamic range
Good noise handling
4K Shooting Mode
Quick Focus Area Detection
Quality Photos Even at High ISO
Great low light images with little to no noise
Even at high ISO
5-axis in camera image stabilization system
Back illuminated image sensor takes fantastic low light photos
Generalist photographers
Wedding
Event and action shooters and those that need high quality video
Stellar low-light/high ISO capability
Much-improved handling
Fast 10 fps shooting
Excellent autofocus
Sharpest 4K video of any Sony full-frame camera
Double the battery life of the last model
The editors didn't like
PSMS kind of a gimmick
Fewer AF points than the A9 and A7 III
36-page menu system needs to be simplified (and touch support!)
This is probably a camera for the person just getting into mirrorless options
But in 2018 folks should've been on the boat already
I genuinely think the Sony A7 III is a fantastic camera. Sony describes it as their “basic” option. For that
I understand
Color rendering on skin tone on the yellow end
24.2 megapixels might leave something to be desired
Dynamic range is excellent
But not amazing
Minimal use of the screen's touch-sensitivity
Tilting rather than vari-angle screen
Complex menu
Screen not true vari-angle
Only one card slot is UHS-II
No in-body flash
Shooting buffer must clear to start video
Dense menu system
Omits PC sync socket
Imbalance with larger lenses
No drive or focus mode dials
Good
Rather than great
Burst shooting buffer
Not especially portable
Menu system is difficult to navigate
Electronic Viewfinder Subject to Tearing
Only One Card Slot Supports UHS-II Cards
LCD touchscreen functionality limited to focusing
Subpar weather sealing around accessory ports
Only one of the two memory card slots supports the faster SD UHS-II cards
Those that need more resolution for detailed scenes or large prints
Those that need ultimate build quality for harsh shooting conditions
EVF and viewfinder not quite as good as rivals
Two SD card slots but only one is high-speed UHS-II
Abstract: There's never been a better time to make the jump to a full-frame digital camera. Over the past few years, models with 24-by-36mm image sensors-the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film-have become more and more affordable. And while the smaller APS-C s...
Abstract: If you're feeling limited by what your point-and-shoot can do, there are plenty of reasons to consider an interchangeable lens camera (ILC), whether it be a traditional DSLR or a more modern mirrorless model. Compared with your phone or point-and-shoot, t...
Abstract: Buying a digital camera is a very different experience than it was a few years ago. Smartphone cameras keep getting better, so there are a lot fewer buyers out there for budget pocket shooters. And because of that, there aren't that many good, inexpensive...
Published: 2021-02-23, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: There's never been a better time to make the jump to a full-frame digital camera. Over the past few years, models with 24-by-36mm image sensors-the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film-have become more and more affordable. And while the smaller APS-C s...
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Published: 2020-12-18, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Buying a digital camera is a very different experience than it was a few years ago. Smartphone cameras keep getting better, so there are a lot fewer buyers out there for budget pocket shooters. And because of that, there aren't that many good, inexpensive...
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Published: 2020-12-18, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: If you're feeling limited by what your point-and-shoot can do, there are plenty of reasons to consider an interchangeable lens camera (ILC), whether it be a traditional DSLR or a more modern mirrorless model. These advanced shooters feature larger image s...
Abstract: Best camera. It is somewhat disingenuous for anyone to give a camera this tag. Because in real world, there are no "best" cameras. There are only best cameras for a particular situation, and even then a lot depends on how you opt to use that camera and wi...
Abstract: I was at wedding recently with the usual bunch of photographers trying their best to take away the view for the rest of the guests. However, what struck me more was how many of them were using Sony Alpha cameras this time. A few years back there would hav...
Good battery life, Compact and well-built, High-quality stills with good dynamic range, 4K video support, Quick autofocusing
Low EVF resolution, Limited use of touchscreen,
The Sony A7 III is a great entry point into the company's full-frame range of cameras. If you're an enthusiast or even a professional looking for a full-frame camera and want something portable, then mirrorless is the way to go. The A7 III is a huge step...
Published: 2020-11-19, Author: Frank , review by: tavesper.tech
24-megapixel full frame sensor is enough for 2020, High ISO performance is rather impressive, Autofocus on par with flagship cameras, Eye AF performs remarkably well almost all the time, Battery life much improved from previous generation, Outstanding bur
Button layout is great, but the flat design makes it hard to use with gloves, Port covers are flimsy and cheap-feeling, Single UHS-II slot instead of two shows that Sony is reserving it for next generation, Viewfinder can be a bit further out so I do not
Sony's A7 III had been in the market for 2 years now and, while no longer carrying the latest camera technology, has proven itself to be a great starting camera if you are looking to buy into a new system or you are interested in an excellent full frame m...
