Alpha 7R III with 35 mm full-frame image sensor

Back-illuminated 42.4 MP full-frame sensor

The 35 mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor features 42.4-megapixel³ resolution, back illumination and gapless on-chip lens design for extraordinary sensitivity and dynamic range, anti-reflection (AR) coating on sensor seal glass, and other innovations that unleash the sensor's power to make images look realistic.

Further enhanced image processing engine

The latest front-end LSI makes data readout from the image sensor approximately two times faster² and the BIONZ X image processor is now about 1.8 times faster⁴. Enhanced image processing realizes lower noise and further extended dynamic range across a wide sensitivity range of up to ISO 32000 (standard ISO, expandable to ISO 50-102400 for stills). Moreover, upgraded Detail Reproduction and Area-specific Noise Reduction achieves noise reduction - equivalent of approx. one stop - in mid-range ISO settings. Also, reproduction of skin color has been dramatically improved, which is advantageous for portrait shooting. The α7R III also supports 14-bit RAW output⁵ even during silent shooting/continuous shooting.

A quantum leap in AF performance

An evolved image processing system and α9 camera. AF algorithms optimized for the α7R III improve AF speed, precision, and tracking performance. 399 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points provide high-density wide-area coverage. Up to approximately two times faster¹ AF speed and two times more precise² AF tracking performance let you capture and maintain focus on nimble wildlife in unpredictable motion. The α7R III also autofocuses reliably down to EV-3 brightness⁶.

Eye AF with doubled2 tracking performance

Eye AF with doubled² tracking performance

Eye AF's enhanced precision, plus two times greater AF speed and AF tracking performance² further assist you to easily shoot a portrait of a moving subject using AF-C even during continuous shooting, and even if the subject looks down and away from the camera, or is backlit with face in partial darkness. The α7R III's E-mount body supports Eye AF for A-mount lenses⁷ mounted via an adaptor.

Focal-plane phase-detection AF supports A-mount lenses8

Focal-plane phase-detection AF supports A-mount lenses⁸

Phase-detection AF can operate even when an A-mount lens is mounted to the α7R III via an LA-EA3 adaptor that doesn't include a dedicated phase detection AF sensor. The 399-point focal-plane phase-detection AF system provides wide-area coverage, fast response, and high-performance tracking whether an A-mount or E-mount lens is attached.

Up to 10fps⁹ with AF/AE tracking

With new shutter unit and image processing system refinements, the α7R III can shoot continuously at up to 10fps⁹ with AF/AE tracking (up to 8fps⁹ with minimal display lag in live-view continuous shooting mode) for easy, stable shooting of even intensely active subjects. An electronic shutter allows silent, vibration-free shooting of wildlife when even slight noise can mean missing an ideal shot.

Up to 76 images in continuous shooting

Greater buffer memory, system speed, and UHS-II support allow the α7R III to capture up to approx. 28 uncompressed RAW, or 76 compressed RAW or JPEG images¹⁰, in a continuous burst at 10fps. Fn menu/menu display access, setting changes and review playback can occur during data writing. A countdown of the number of still images remaining to be written to memory is on display during playback.

AF-ON button and multi-selector

The AF-ON button activates autofocus without any half-press-shutter-button focus sequence, so you can concentrate better on exactly when to release the shutter and capture the moment instantly. A multi-selector lets you shift the point of focus quickly and efficiently. You can select and shift the point of focus intuitively, so you won't miss great chances to shoot moving subjects.

Anti-flicker shooting¹¹

Flicker from fluorescent and other artificial lighting is automatically detected and shutter action is timed to minimize the flicker's effect on still images. This suppresses exposure and color anomalies at the top and bottom of images shot at high shutter speeds, as well as exposure and color inconsistency between continuous shots, so you can take images indoors with more confidence.

In-body 5-axis image stabilization with up to 5.5-stop12 shutter speed advantage

In-body 5-axis image stabilization with up to 5.5-stop¹² shutter speed advantage

Now more effective than ever for the α series, this comprehensive system compensates for five types of camera shake that tend to blur images: pitch/yaw shake when shooting at longer focal lengths; X/Y shake in close-up (including macro) shooting; and roll shake when recording stills at night and movies. It effectively achieves 5.5-stop-faster¹² shutter speed, so the α7R III can take full advantage of its 42.4-megapixel³ and live-view image performance. Furthermore, it functions with A-mount lenses attached via mount adaptor, as well as E-mount lenses.

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting13 opens a new world of resolution

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting¹³ opens a new world of resolution

Applying mechanisms and control technology of image stabilization, this new feature composites four separate pixel-shifted images that contain total data¹⁴ equal to approx. 169.6 million, or 42.4 million x 4 (RGGB), pixels to reproduce a single optimal still image of super-high resolution, detailed texture, balanced color, and realistic atmosphere, with minimal moiré and color artifacts. Images shot using this feature can be processed with the new Sony imaging software suite. [1] The image sensor is moved in 1-pixel increments while shooting four sequential frames. [2] Each pixel represents R, G, and B information.

AE precision that's faithful to a photographer's intentions

A 1200-segment live-view exposure analysis makes color analysis and metering precise. Focus information from the lens keeps AE control and image brightness consistent even when subject position or background brightness changes. Highlight and Entire Screen Average metering modes now join the α7R III's Multi, Center, and Spot metering modes. When the Focus Area parameter is set to Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot, the metering spot can be linked to the focus area.

Dual slots with UHS-II compatibility

This camera provides two media slots for SD card (UHS-II-compatible for fast data writing) and SD/MS card, respectively. Two cards in the slots can be used to simultaneously record or relay record data, separate RAW data from JPEG data, or stills from movies, and copy data from one card to the other. The memory card cover is lockable to prevent it from being opened unintentionally.

3.69-million-dot, high-luminance Quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finder^™

This approximately 3.69-million-dot Quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finder provides accurate detail, contrast, and black reproduction, while maintaining natural image brightness. High-quality mode, suitable for fine focus adjustment, takes full advantage of rich image data from the image sensor to display more natural high-precision images with minimal moiré and jagginess, so you can concentrate more on shooting. Furthermore, you can choose 120/100fps¹⁵ from the selection of frame rates for the viewfinder to make motion look particularly smooth. Only an EVF such as this one could offer features such as a powerfully enhanced focus magnifier that allows autofocus while a chosen focus area is magnified in the viewfinder.

Touch screen LCD for intuitive focus operations

A 3.0-type LCD touch screen with 2.35 million dots makes focus operation intuitive and instant. You can simply touch the monitor screen to specify a desired focus point with Touch Focus. Also, the Touch Pad function lets you drag the focus frame to another point with a fingertip on the LCD screen as you monitor the shot through the viewfinder.

Shoot for more professional lengths

For extended periods of confident shooting, the NP-FZ100 battery has approximately 2.2 times the capacity of a NP-FW50 battery, and an optional VG-C3EM Vertical Grip can hold two batteries. USB Type-C^® and Multi/Micro USB ports allow external mobile batteries to power the camera for extended recording. Even more conveniently, accessories such as a remote control unit can be used via Multi/Micro USB port while power is supplied via USB Type-C^® port.

Highly durable and operable in tough conditions

The α7R III functions reliably in challenging environments. Its body is fortified by lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy top cover, front cover, internal frame, and rear cover. The number of lens mount screws has been increased to six for enhanced durability. Major buttons and dials are sealed. Sealing is provided throughout the body to minimize entry of dust and moisture¹⁶.

Smooth PC tethering via SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) port

A USB Type-C^® port supporting fast SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) facilitates high-speed PC Remote transfer of large RAW data files, so you can quickly review images on a PC and continue shooting without delay. Also, a setting to transfer only JPEG files to PC lets you check images via PC even more quickly after continuous shooting because the camera doesn't have to send big volumes of RAW data.

Enhanced flash compatibility

The α7R III has new sync terminals, so non-dedicated flash units and cables with standard sync terminals can be connected for convenient synchronization with studio flash units, etc. Release time lag when shooting with flash is minimized for smooth, responsive flash photography. Continuous flash shooting at up to 10fps offers advanced capture capability.¹⁷ To enhance versatility further, slow sync and rear curtain sync can be selected when shooting with wireless off-camera flash.¹⁸.

Location Information Link via Bluetooth¹⁹

The camera can be paired with Imaging Edge Mobile²⁰ installed on a compatible mobile phone or tablet device to acquire location data, record it on still images, and correct camera date/time and location settings.

Rating function convenient for on-location sorting

Ratings from 1 to 5 stars can be applied to still images and maintained as the images are imported into PlayMemories Home or the new Sony imaging software suite running on a PC. This function and a protect function to prevent accidental image deletion can each be assigned to a custom button (C3 by default for protect). Ratings and protection can be applied via review playback display and continuous groups can be reviewed, protected, and deleted while you're on location or traveling.

Promptly changeable customization

My Menu now lets you register and arrange up to 30 menu items in order of frequency of use for instant recall. Camera setups can be registered (up to three in the camera and four on a memory card) for quick access via mode dial. Up to 83 functions can be assigned to 11 custom keys, and even sets of customized functions can be assigned for stills, movies, and playback. Recall Custom Setting During Hold function is convenient for temporary recall of shooting settings assigned to custom buttons while such a button is held.

Clear, natural, realistic 4K movies²¹

For high-resolution 4K movies²¹ with minimal moiré and jaggies, Super 35 mm mode with full-pixel readout without pixel binning condenses approximately 1.8 times²² the amount of data required for 4K movies (QFHD: 3840 x 2160). Advanced image processing makes it possible to record full-frame 4K movies with dramatically improved image quality in the mid-to-high ISO range, so you make the most of the 4K movie format's unique potential in every shot.

Supports a wide range of needs in HDR movie production

Supporting a wide range of HDR movie production needs, the α7R III offers S-Log3, as well as S-Log2 gamma curves for more flexibility to express images through grading operation in post-production, and a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)²³ picture profile for instant HDR workflow. Recorded movies played back on an HDR (HLG) compatible TV need no color grading to appear true-to-life, with no blocked shadows or blown highlights. [1] High flexibility to fine-tune images as desired (Color grading required) [2] Instant and high-quality image (Color grading not required).

Improved Fast Hybrid AF for movie recording

An efficient combination of focal-plane phase-detection AF and contrast-detection AF accurately locks onto quickly moving subjects, then tracks them smoothly. AF coverage for movies extends across an area almost as wide as the AF coverage area for still images, so once the high-density AF system locks onto a movie subject, the camera continues to track it steadily and tenaciously.

Versatile movie recording functions

The α7R III provides a wide array of functions to facilitate workflows of professional videographers, including clean HDMI output, time code / user bits (TC/UB), rec. control, marker display/setting, zebra function, Slow and Quick Motion, simultaneous proxy movie recording, extraction of a still from a movie, and Gamma Display Assist function, among others.

One-touch remote & One-touch sharing

One-touch remote can turn a smartphone or tablet into a viewfinder/remote control. One-touch sharing transfers photos/videos to your device for social network site (SNS) sharing. Just install the PlayMemories Mobile app via Wi-Fi to your NFC-enabled Android device, and then touch the device to the camera to connect them. If you don't have NFC, use QR code compatibility to pair the devices.

Imaging Edge^™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.²⁴ The Pixel Shift Multi Shooting feature can also be used while the camera and PC are tethered, and the pixel-shifted images can be immediately composited and viewed.

External flash control from the camera

Software update of the camera, flash and Wireless Radio Commander adds external flash setting function that allows you to configure the settings of an attached flash or Wireless Radio Commander (both sold separately) from the camera. Most settings, including light output, are accessible via a camera menu and changes are shown on flash display.

Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie²⁵.

Specifications

Lens
Lens Compatibility	Sony E-mount lenses
Lens Mount	E-mount
Image Sensor
Aspect Ratio	3 : 2
Number Of Pixels (Effective)	Approx. 42.4 megapixels
Number of Pixels (total)	Approx. 43.6 megapixels
Sensor Type	35 mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Anti-Dust System	Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism
Recording (still images)
Image Size (pixels) [16:9]	35 mm full frame L: 7,952 x 4,472 (36M), M: 5,168 x 2,912 (15M), S: 3,984 x 2,240 (8.9M) APS-C L: 5,168 x 2,912 (15M), M: 3,984 x 2,240 (8.9M), S: 2,592 x 1,456 (3.8M)
Picture Effect	8 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key , Rich-tone Monochrome
Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Picture Profile	Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Dynamic Range Functions	Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
Color Space	sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINoS Color
14bit RAW	Yes
Uncompressed RAW	Yes
Recording (movie)
Recording Format	XAVC S: AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant
Color Space	xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINoS Color
Picture Effect	Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key
Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Picture Profile	Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Image Size (pixels), NTSC	XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60 M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60 M) XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100 M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60 M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 25 M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 16 M) AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24 M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17 M, FH)
Image Size (pixels), PAL	XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60 M) XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (100p, 100 M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60 M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 25 M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 16 M) AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50i, 24 M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17 M, FH)
Slow & quick motion (shooting frame rate)	NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
Slow & quick motion (recording frame rate & image size)	NTSC mode: 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) PAL mode: 1920x1080 (50p, 25p)
Movie Functions	Audio Level Display Audio Rec Level PAL/NTSC Selector Yes (1280 x 720 (approx. 9 Mbps)) TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec) Auto Slow Shutter REC Control Clean HDMI Info.(ON/OFF selectable) Gamma Disp. Assist
HDMI Output	3840 x 2160 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (50p) 1920 x 1080 (50i) 1920 x 1080 (24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60i) 3840 x 2160 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit
Clean HDMI output	3840 x 2160 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit
Recording System
Location information Link from smartphone	Yes
Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2) SD memory card SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant) SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant) microSD memory card microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card
Memory Card Slot	SLOT1: Slot for SD(UHS-I/II compliant) memory card SLOT2: Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD(UHS-I compliant) memory card
Recording mode on 2 memory cards	Simult. Rec (Still), Simult. Rec (Movie), Simult. Rec (Still/Movie), Sort (JPEG/RAW), Sort (Still/Movie), Auto Switch Media (On/Off), Copy
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction	Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
Multi Frame NR	-
White Balance
White Balance Modes	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight / Flash /Underwater/ Color Temperature 2500 to 9900 K & color filter G7 to M7 (57-step), A7 to B7 (29-step) / Custom
AWB Micro Adjustment	Yes G7 to M7, 57-step A7 to B7, 29-step
Priority Set in AWB	Yes
Bracketing	3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus
Focus Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)²⁶
Focus Sensor	Exmor R^® CMOS sensor
Focus Point	35 mm full frame: 399 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with full frame lens: 323 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 255 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range	EV-3 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode	AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area	Wide (399 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
Other Features	Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (Sold separately)) Lock-on AF, Eye AF ([Still] Human / Animal), AF micro adjustment (sold separately) with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4, Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens, Swt.V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist.
AF Illuminator	Yes (with built-in LED type)
AF Illuminator range	Approx. 0.3 m - approx. 3.0 m (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)	Selectable (phase-detection, contrast-detection)
Exposure
Metering Sensor	Exmor R^® CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity	EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
Exposure Bracketing	Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments.
AE Lock	Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
Exposure Modes	AUTO (iAuto) Programmed AE (P) Aperture priority (A) Shutter-speed priority (S) Manual (M) Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ) Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )
ISO Sensitivity	Still images: ISO 100–32000 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit) Movies: ISO 100–32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper
Anti-Flicker Shoot.	Yes
Metering Type	1200-zone evaluative metering
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	0.5" (1.3 cm) electronic viewfinder (color), Quad-VGA OLED
Number of Dots	3 686 400 dots
Brightness Control (Viewfinder)	Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Color Temperature Control	Manual (5 steps)
Field Coverage	100%
Magnification	approx. 0.78 x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)
Diopter Adjustment	-4.0 to +3.0m-1
Eye Point	Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA Standard)
Finder Frame Rate Selection	Std 60fps / Hi 120fps
Display Contents	Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp. Info Digital Level Gauge Histogram
LCD Screen
Monitor Type	2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Number of Dots	2,359,296 dots
Touch Panel	Yes
Brightness Control	Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle	Up by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees
Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)	Yes (Auto/Manual)
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)	On/Off
Quick Navi	Yes
Focus Magnifier	Yes (35 mm full frame: 6.2x, 12.4x APS-C: 4.0x, 8.0x)
Zebra	Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
Peaking MF	Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Others	Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off) Movie Marker (Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
Display Content	Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp. Info Digital Level Gauge Histogram For viewfinder Monitor Off
Other Features
PlayMemories Camera Apps™	-
Clear Image Zoom	Still images: Approx. 2x Movies: Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Digital Zoom	Smart zoom (Still images):35 mm full frame: M: approx 1.5x, S: approx 2x APS-C: M:approx 1.3x, S:approx 2x Digital zoom (Still images):35 mm full frame: L: approx 4x, M: approx 6.2x, S: approx 8x APS-C: L: approx 4x, M: approx 5.2x, S: approx 8x Digital zoom (Movie):35 mm full frame: approx 4x APS-C: approx 4x
Face Detection	Modes: Face Priority inAF (On/Off), Face Priority in Multi Metering (On/Off), Regist. Faces Priority (On/Off) Face registration Max. number of detectable: 8
Others	Interval Recording: Yes Touch Focus: Yes (Available with LCD monitor or Viewfinder operation) ISO AUTO Min. SS Bright Monitoring Set File Name Copyright Info FTP Transfer Func. Help guide Area Setting Shop Front Mode Video Light Mode Zoom Ring Rotate
Eye-Fi ready	-
Shutter
TYPE	Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed	Still images:1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps); up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode);
Flash Sync. Speed	1/250 sec.²⁷
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter	Yes (ON/OFF)
Silent Shooting	Yes (ON/OFF)
Image Stabilization
TYPE	Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect	5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Flash Control
Control	Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Bracketing	3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
Flash Modes	Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable) Wireless²⁷ Hi-speed sync.²⁷
External Flash Compatibility	Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE Level Lock	Yes
Wireless Control	Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. /Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)
Drive
Drive Modes	Single Shooting Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable) Self-timer Self-timer (Cont.) Bracket: Single Bracket: Cont. White Balance bracket DRO bracket
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)	Continuous shooting: Hi+: max. 10 fps, Hi: max. 8 fps, Mid: max. 6fps, Lo: max. 3 fps²⁸
No. of recordable frames (approx.)	JPEG Extra fine L: 76 frames JPEG Fine L: 76 frames JPEG Standard L: 76 frames RAW: 76 frames RAW & JPG: 76 frames RAW (Uncompressed): 28 frames RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 28 frames ²⁸
Self-Timer	10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting	Yes²⁹
Playback
Photo Capture	Yes
Modes	Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning) 9/25-frame index view Enlarged display mode (L: 19.9x, M: 12.9x, S: 10.0x) Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off) Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable) Slideshow Folder selection (Date/Still/AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K) Forward/Rewind (movie) Delete Protect Rating Disp Cont Shoot Grp
Interface
PC Interface	Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Multi/Micro USB Terminal	Yes³⁰
USB Type-C® Terminal	Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
NFC™	Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) One-touch remote One-touch sharing
Wireless LAN (Built-In)	Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz band) View on Smartphone: Yes. Send to Computer: Yes. View on TV³¹
HD Output	HDMI micro connector (Type-D) BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI) PhotoTV HD 4K movie output/4K still image PB
Bluetooth®	Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band))
Multi Interface Shoe	Yes³²
Mic Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Sync terminal	Yes
Headphone Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Vertical Grip Connector	Yes
PC Remote	Yes
LAN Terminal	-
Print
Compatible Standards	Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type	Custom key settings Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets) My Menu Reg Cust. Shoot Set
Lens Compensation
Setting	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Power
Supplied Battery	One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images)	Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 640 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)³³
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)	Approx. 100 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 115 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)^{34, 35}
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)	Approx. 180 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 190 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)^{34, 36}
Internal Battery Charge	Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C^® Terminal)
Power consumption with Viewfinder	Still images: approx. 3.7 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 5.5 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Power consumption with LCD screen	Still images: approx. 3.0 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 5.2 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
USB Power Supply	Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C^® Terminal)
Size & Weight
Weight (with battery and memory card included)	657 g / 1 lb 7.2 oz
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 126.9 mm x 95.6 mm x 73.7 mm, Approx. 126.9 mm x 95.6 mm x 62.7 mm (from grip to monitor)/Approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 3 inches, Approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches (from grip to monitor)
Audio
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately)
Speaker	Built-in, monaural
Others
Operating Temperature	32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C

What's in the Box

Power cord
Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
Cable Protector
Battery Charger BC-QZ1
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Accessory shoe cap
Eyepiece cup
USB Type-C^® cable

Footnotes

^footnote1 In low light conditions. Compared to the α7R II. Sony test conditions.

^footnote2 Compared to the α7R II. Sony test conditions.

^footnote3 Approximate number of effective pixels.

^footnote4 Compared to the BIONZ X employed by α7R II.

^footnote5 Limited to 12 bits during compressed RAW continuous shooting, BULB exposure, or when Long Exposure NR is ON.

^footnote6 ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.0 lens in the AF-S mode.

^footnote7 With SSM or SAM lenses only. With the LA-EA3 mount adapter. Eye AF not supported for movie recording. AF-C can only be used when the "Phase detection" AF system is selected, but focus is fixed at the first frame during continuous shooting in any mode other than "Continuous: Lo" (Hi+, Hi, Mid).

^footnote8 With SSM or SAM lenses only. With the LA-EA3 mount adapter. Focal-plane phase-detection AF not supported for movie recording. AF-C can only be used when the "Phase detection" AF system is selected, but focus is fixed at the first frame during continuous shooting in any mode other than "Continuous: Lo" (Hi+, Hi, Mid).

^footnote9 In continuous "Hi+" mode, and up to 8fps in continuous "Hi" mode. Maximum fps will depend on camera settings. A software update may be required for some lenses. Refer to the Sony support site for compatibility details.

^footnote10 In continuous "Hi+" mode with UHS-II compatible SDXC memory card. Sony test conditions.

^footnote11 Flicker at a frequency other than 100Hz or 120Hz cannot be detected. In continuous shooting mode, the shooting speed may slow down or the duration of each shot may become inconsistent. This function does not work when using bulb shooting and movie shooting modes.

^footnote12 CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens. Long exposure NR off.

^footnote13 A dedicated software application is required for compositing (http://www.sony.net/disoft/d/) on a personal computer. Image compositing may not be successful if camera or subject movement causes blur. The use of a tripod is recommended, as is the use of PC remote function or a remote commander where possible. Uncompressed RAW format and silent mode are automatically selected for Pixel Shift Multi shooting. Some restrictions apply to flash and other devices. Refer to the Sony support site (http://www.sony.net/psms/) for details.

^footnote14 Image size after compositing is approx. 42.4 million (7952 x 5304) pixels.

^footnote15 NTSC/PAL

^footnote16 Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.

^footnote17 Maximum continuous shooting speed will depend on the flash and shooting settings used.

^footnote18 Rear curtain sync is not available when using optical wireless flash units.

^footnote19 Can be connected via Bluetooth with smartphones featuring (as of the date of release): • Android (Android 5.0 or later, Bluetooth 4.0 or later) • iOS (Bluetooth 4.0 or later)

^footnote20 Use the latest version of PlayMemories Mobile.

^footnote21 A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC card is required for XAVC S format movie recording. UHS Speed Class 3 or higher card is required for 100Mbps recording.

^footnote22 Approximately 15 MP (5K) data

^footnote23 Connect this product to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable when displaying HDR (HLG) movies.

^footnote24 Does not support full functional compatibility with some camera models. See the Sony support site for details: https://www.sony.net/disoft/help

^footnote25 Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Mac® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Mac logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.

^footnote26 Phase-detection AF may not work with certain lenses or may require lens software update. See the Sony support page for details.

^footnote27 With compatible external flash units

^footnote28 Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used

^footnote29 Images shot using Pixel Shift Multi Shooting can be synthesized on a computer using the designated software by Sony. When using the flash, the maximum flash-sync speed is limited to 1/13 second.

^footnote30 Supports Micro USB compatible device.

^footnote31 (Configuration method/Access method) No wireless access point is necessary for connection. (Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)

^footnote32 Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be attached.

^footnote33 The LCD screen is turned on, shot once every 30 seconds, operate zoom alternately between W and T ends, flash strobe once every two times, turn power off and on once every ten times.

^footnote34 Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).

^footnote35 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by and power off.

^footnote36 The total movie recording time. When the limit of the continuous movie recording time (29 minutes) is reached, let the camera continue movie recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. No other operation such as zoom is performed.