Specifications 

Imaging

Lens Mount Sony E

Camera Format Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)

Pixels Actual: 12.9 Megapixel

Effective: 12.1 Megapixel

Maximum Resolution 4240 x 2832

Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Sensor Type CMOS

Sensor Size 35.6 x 23.8 mm

Image File Format JPEG, Raw, HEIF

Bit Depth 14-Bit

Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80 to 102400 (Extended: 40 to 409600)

Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 Second, Bulb Mode

Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot

Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority

Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)

Metering Range -3 to 20 EV

White Balance   Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater

Continuous Shooting Up to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 12.1 MP, Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP, Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP

Interval Recording Yes

Self-Timer 2/5/10-Second Delay

Video

Recording Modes

H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 280 Mb/s]

H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [30 to 200 Mb/s]

H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s]

Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s]

H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [100 to 280 Mb/s]

Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [50 Mb/s]

H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [60 to 200 Mb/s]

Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [16 to 100 Mb/s]

External Recording Modes Raw 16-Bit

4.2K (4264 x 2408) up to 59.94p

4:2:2 10-Bit

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p

Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p

Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i

4:2:0 8-Bit

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p

Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p

Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i

Recording Limit Unlimited

Video Encoding NTSC/PAL

Audio Recording Built-In Microphone (Stereo), External Microphone Input

Audio File Format AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)

Live Streaming Yes

Webcam Functionality Yes

Focus

Focus Type Auto and Manual Focus

Focus Mode Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)

Autofocus Points Phase Detection: 759, Contrast Detection: 425

Autofocus Sensitivity -6 to +20 EV

Viewfinder and Monitor

Viewfinder Type Electronic (OLED)

Viewfinder Size 0.64"

Viewfinder Resolution 9,437,184 Dot

Viewfinder Eye Point 25 mm

Viewfinder Coverage 100%

Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.9x

Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3

Size 3"

Resolution 1,440,000 Dot

Display Type Articulating Touchscreen LCD

Flash

Built-In Flash No

Flash Modes Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync

Maximum Sync Speed 1/250 Second

Flash Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

Dedicated Flash System TTL

External Flash Connection Hot Shoe

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD

Connectivity HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), 3.5mm Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone

Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

GPS No

Environmental

Operating Temperature  0 to 40°C

In the Box

Sony a7S III Mirrorless Camera

Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)

Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger

Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras

USB Type-C to Type-A Cable

Cable Protector

Shoulder Strap

Accessory Shoe Cap

Eyepiece Cup