Just How Good Is the Sony a7S III?

The Sony a7S III is finally here after a very long wait, but it seems the wait was worth it. This fantastic video review takes a look at the camera, its numerous improvements, and how it keeps up in real-world usage.

Coming to you from DP Review, this excellent video review takes a look at the Sony a7S III camera. The a7S III comes with a wide variety of features, including:

  • 12.1-megapixel BSI sensor
  • Native ISO range of 80-102,400 (expandable to 40-409,600)
  • 2x faster readout speed with reduction of rolling shutter by 3x
  • 14 stops of dynamic range for photos, 15 stops of video 
  • 10 fps continuous burst rate
  • 4K video at up to 120 fps
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
  • Full 1:1 pixel readout without binning
  • 16-bit raw output when recording externally
  • Hybrid AF system with 759 phase-detection points and 425 contrast-detection areas with 92% coverage
  • 5-axis in-body image stabilization with up to 5.5 stops of compensation
  • OLED Tru-Finder EVF with 9.44-million-dot resolution, 0.9x magnification, and 120 fps refresh rate
  • 3-inch, 1.44-million-dot vari-angle touchscreen
  • Dual memory card slots, accepting either CFexpress Type A or SD cards
  • Redesigned menu
  • Magnesium alloy body
  • Dust- and moisture-resistance
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Check out the video above for the full rundown.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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