Sony a7R III Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

The a7R III takes Sony's proven high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera and improves upon its speed, autofocus system, and video capabilities.

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  Proven 42MP full-frame sensor. Improved processor and autofocus system. 10fps image capture with tracking. Silent shooting option. Tilting touch LCD. Dual card slots. Larger battery than a7R II.

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  Only one card slot supports UHS-II speeds. No built-in flash. No in-camera time-lapse support. Can't start video until image buffer is cleared. Dense menu system.

It's fair to say that the Sony a7R III is a great option for an incredibly wide variety of photographers. Offering great image quality, fast burst shooting speeds, high quality 4K video and a reasonably compact package, it's an incredibly well-rounded offering.

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  Hybrid stills and video shooters, photographers looking for a versatile tool for a wide range of subjects in a compact package.

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  Those that need the absolute best in autofocus tracking, those that require even faster burst speeds.

Sony's Alpha A7r Mark III is a highly capable camera that's equally at home shooting high resolution stills as it is handling fast action or filming quality video. The 42 Megapixel full-frame sensor may be inherited from the Mark II but Sony's improved the processing to deliver superb quality.

The new Sony A7R III might not be as groundbreaking as its predecessor but it’s still one of the best cameras—mirrorless or otherwise—we’ve ever tested. The biggest difference between the A7R III and the previous model boils down to one main thing: speed. This cannot be overstated.

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  Scorecard, + Impressive resolution results, + Extremely fast overall, + 10 fps burst shooting helps capture action, + Improved battery life

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  - Slightly less dynamic range than previous model, - Only basic weather sealing, - Limited touch capability on rear screen

The Sony A7R III sees improvements in pretty much every area: physical design features, image quality, speed and performance, as well as video recording capabilities and battery life.

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  Fantastic image quality; Improved dynamic range over its predecessor; Very good high ISO performance; Much improved real-world AF performance; Class-leading burst rates, even with RAW; Improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization; Better 4K video quality; 1080/120fps video; Dual card slots;...

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  Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash; Buffer clearing still slow despite UHS-II support.

Sony's full-frame, 42-megapixel A7R III is the king of mirrorless cameras, with category-leading resolution, low-light performance and video shooting capability. It also has an excellent electronic viewfinder and stellar autofocus capabilities with spot-on face detection and much-improved subject...

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  Excellent low-light performance, Fast autofocus, Better handling than before, Advanced 5-axis stabilization, Best full-frame mirrorless for video

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  Battery life better but still not as good as DSLRs, Menu system still a bit wonky, High price

Sony’s latest professional mirrorless cameras pack a punch

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  Best value in class, Great image quality, 10fps image shooting!, Excellent controls and grip, Reliable battery life, Fantastic image quality, EVF nearly as good as the Sony A9’s, Landscape, still life, and art performance top notch, Excellent controls and grip

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  Menu system could use a complete redesign, EVF sub-par compared to rest of the Alpha line, PSMS kind of a gimmick, Fewer AF points than the A9, 36-page menu system needs to be simplified (and touch support!)

When Sony unveiled its top-tier flagship full-frame A9 , we wondered when the camera’s top-tier features would trickle down to lower-priced models. Surprisingly enough Sony didn’t take long to announce the A7R III, which had many of the same features that made the A9 great in a slightly cheaper...

Perfect for professionals, casual photographers, or content creators that are into shooting videos.

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  Build quality, Controls, Picture quality

The α7R III was recently announced as the winner of this year's Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) award for the Best Professional High Resolution Mirrorless camera so it should be no surprise that we've nominated it for an Editor's Choice award.

As reference, I'm a professional videographer whose footage has been featured in numerous network science/nature/educational documentaries and museum exhibits worldwide. I specialize in extreme macro, micro and tele footage.

I've been in the market for a new camera for the last 2 to 3 months. Did some heavy research as to what would replace my Canon 6D. This is clearly the best option for a pro-amateur. Been using it for approximately four weeks now and very happy with the overall quality and user experience.

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  Auto focus is FAST. The Canon was fast but this is super fast. And, the lenses make NO sound. The Sony also has image stabilization built into the body which is great. Loving the digital viewfinder and the cornucopia of information on it while shooting.

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  Some nits: no time lapse natively built in; like for like the lenses and gear is slightly more expensive than Canon; the digital viewfinder takes some getting used to. I miss the LCD display which was common on the upper right side of the Canons. Also, note that there is no GPS. Grrrr...

I absolutely love this camera. Ive had the Mark 1 & 2 and this is by far the best for my needs. Usual sublime picture quality with very good autofocus and eye detect. A well rounded camera for many styles... Half a point off for not being truly weather sealed and losing a couple of useful apps.

I have owned all of the A7 cameras except for the S series. I have one and I purchased the A7III for a second body and just wasn't happy with it. I purchased a second A7RIII and I am in business. This is THE MOST amazing camera I have owned since I switched from Canon.

Lite, Simple too use, Robust, and most of all, Photo's of the finest quality!

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  Everything!

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  Nothing Yet!

there is no seal on the package. It is not a brand new camera. Sad!

Sony's A7rIII is an Amazing Camera Best Image Quality, Fast AutoFocus Sys, Excellent Battery Life, Lighter, Easier to work with.*******Superb Image Quality*******I love it.

I come from a DSLR background, having used Canon for over 15 years. After much hesitation I switched over completely to Sony, trading in all my Canon gear and getting two A7R IIIs and six lenses.

It's every bit a five star rating! I've put this camera through it's paces and am still amazed at the results I get. I've been brand loyal to another company for decades. Had they jumped ahead and kept up with the digital technology, and produced something like the a7R III I'd still be with them.