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Sony Alpha 7R III
Sony2017
Sony MirrorlessMount: Sony EReleased 2017

Sony Alpha 7R III

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Sony Alpha 7R III, featuring a 42.4MP Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous burst, and 4K30 UHD recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
42.4 MP
Max Continuous Burst
10 fps
IBIS Stabilization
5.5 Stops
Battery (CIPA)
650 Shots
Weight
657 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Sony Alpha 7R III

The Sony Alpha 7R III is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 42.4 MP Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor (35.9 × 24.0 mm) and native Sony E lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 10 fps burst shooting with 5.5 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 4K30 UHD recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
42.4 Megapixel Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS (35.9 × 24.0 mm) driven by the BIONZ X image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
399-Point Phase-Detection AF with 399 phase-detect points. Captures 10 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 5.5 stops CIPA handshake compensation.
Video & Motion Capabilities
4K30 UHD internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 657g in a 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7 mm body. Features 1x SD UHS-II + 1x SD UHS-I, 3.69M-dot OLED EVF (120fps), and CIPA rated for 650 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
42.4 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
35.9 × 24.0 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony E
Image Processor Engine
BIONZ X
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
399-Point Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
399 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
10 fps (Mechanical) / 10 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
10 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-Axis Sensor-Shift — Up to 5.5 Stops (CIPA)
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Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
4K30 UHD
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
4K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
8-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
1x SD UHS-II + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
3.69M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
650 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
657 g (1.45 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7 mm

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