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October 2020
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The editors liked
Extreme low light capabilities
Great autofocus system
The new menu system is a winner
The fully articulating screen is handier than you might think
Best electronic viewfinder
Turning and tilting screen
Full touch control
NEW! menu
4K 120p
10-bit 4.2.2
16 bit RAW output in video
Dual card slots for SD and CFast
Passive heatsink
Fullsize HDMI
HEIF files
Filming possible for at least 1 hour
While it is primarily aimed at videographers
The Sony AS III is still able to shoot stills and could appeal to photographers looking for a low-light camera
As you'd expect
The A7S III can shoot raw and Jpeg images but Sony has also included the option
12MP full-frame sensor
4K recording at 10-bit quality
120fps slow motion at 4K
Face and eye detection autofocus
Subject tracking at 10fps
High sensitivity for low light
5-axis IBIS
Dust and splash protection
Amazing real world video specs
Incredible low light performance
Stunning AF
Even for video
Outstanding video and photo quality
4K 10-bit 120fps video
5-axis stabilization
Flip-out display
Compact size
Category-leading autofocus
The editors didn't like
The LCD is a little on the small side
The EVF can lag in low light situations
Even when on its highest refresh rate settings
Colors can look a little strange over ISO 25
600
No 6K or 8K
No internal RAW
“Only” 12 megapixels
No waveform or vectorscope
No anamorphic options
12Mp seems low resolution for stills
Uses a new memory card format (CFexpress Type A) that's interchangeable with SD
CFExpress cards required for best quality slow-motion video
Video autofocus doesn't work SLR lens adapters
No 6K or 8K video
Still images only 12MP
No waveform monitoring
Price
Relatively low sensor resolution
Summary
Sony's 12.1-megapixel A7S III was worth the five-year wait. It has the same incredible low-light capability of its predecessors
But adds much-needed features like improved stabilization
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Abstract: One notable modification on the A7S III, however, is the relocation of the movie record button to the top of the camera. Replacing, or at least taking over the default functionality of the "C1" custom function button seen on the other A7/R-series cameras...
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Published: 2020-07-28, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Sony kept us waiting five years for the third model in the A7S series, but it certainly doesn't disappoint. It may stick with the 12 Megapixel resolution of its predecessors to maximise sensitivity, but employs a new sensor with confident phase-detect aut...
While it is primarily aimed at videographers, the Sony AS III is still able to shoot stills and could appeal to photographers looking for a low-light camera, As you'd expect, the A7S III can shoot raw and Jpeg images but Sony has also included the option
12Mp seems low resolution for stills, Uses a new memory card format (CFexpress Type A) that's interchangeable with SD
Sony hasn't gone for the head-turning 8K video resolution of the Canon EOS R5, but it makes some very attractive upgrades to the A7S II. The high-resolution viewfinder, vari-angle screen, re-thought menus and upgraded autofocus systems are of particular n...
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SPECSImage sensor: 35.6 x 23.8 mm Exmor R CMOS sensor with 12.9 million photosites (12.1 megapixels effective)Image processor: BIONZ XRLens mount: Sony E-mountFocal length crop factor: 1xDigital zoom: Clear Image Zoom up to 2x; Smart Zoom up to 2x (...
The Sony A7S III is a full-frame, mirrorless camera with UHD 4K capabilities, with a heavy focus on video, making it the perfect match for content creators. This camera is lightweight, compact and easy to use right out of the box. It has a fully articulat...
Abstract: The Sony Alpha 7S III delivers 4K video without any compromise. At its heart is a new 12-million-pixel back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor that provides outstanding performance at high ISO sensitivities with minimal rolling shutter effec...
Great low-light performance,Strong video capabilities,Lots of flexibility offered by ports,Proper flip-out screen,Impressive autofocus and tracking,Great image quality
It's expensive,Quite heavy with a decent lens,Menu button remains unusually placed,12MP resolution may limit some photographers
The Sony Alpha A7S III is the most impressive video-centric consumer camera to date. By using the right sensor, processing power and heat dissipation, Sony offers full-frame recording at staggering resolutions quality. The price might make you wince a bit...
Truly superb for video shooters, Excellent low light performance, Vastly improved menu system,
Limited appeal for stills photographers, No 8K video,
The A7S III is a good camera for photographers but an excellent one for video makers. Compact, well-built and thoughtfully designed, it possesses a raft of pro-friendly video capabilities and features that make capturing fantastic footage easier than ever...
