Product Reviews

Sony you need to update your touchscreen software to allow complete selection of features, these are available in very cheap devices now everywhere...does not go with Sony reputation at all

I have owned the A7R since early 2014. The lenses have always been great and the sensor's phenomenal for their dynamic range. The A7III adds great, and reliable low light autofocus, along with a myriad of added useful features and much higher frames per second, and the dual card slots, IBIS and 4K video. Small niggles like the battery life and loose E-mount on the orignial A7R have been fixed and everything feels more solid I still use my A7R for landscape shots and anything which requires the higher megapixels.

Good value & features for what I need. Easy to use and great image quality

I’ve had this camera for just under 2 years and have always take great care of it. Recently the menu button stopped working and since it only has a 1 year limited warranty I am stuck covering the costs. I’ve been looking online and apparently button problem are very common with this camera. Anyhow, I took it to a local repair shop and they are unable to fix it because the part they need isn’t sold individually so now I have to send it to Precision and hope they can fix it and not break the bank. I am very disappointed with Sony for not being more helpful with what is clearly a manufacturing problem.

I bought this camera about a month ago, so far had tried 3 outdoor shots, so far so good, it matches my expectation. Only thing I am a bit disappointed is that cleaning kit is not available. failed to upload any picture here as file size is too big.

Is inadmissible for a camera at this price range to have shutter failures so early. Mine gave up at 16.5K after 1.5 years of usage. Never happened to me before and I have cameras that lasted way above their shutter life expectancy. A quick search online reveals hundreds of people with the same problem. And the worst part is Sony UK support service refuse to repair it under the extended warranty. The worst customer service that I've seen.

I have upgraded my a7 to a7iii and its huge improvement, I'm highly recommend to anyone

For the price you pay, the overall image quality is just outstanding, truly the best camera I have ever used. My one annoyance with it is that not everything uses the touch screen, no menu navigation or anything like that which is just a tad annoying if you need to be quick, but other than that, battery life, build, features, colour science, everything about it is just amazing.

It’s a great camera and the image quality, IBIS etc are fantastic. But, on heading out to photograph the Neowise comet I was completely let down by the inability to connect the camera to the mobile app for remote shutter capability. Considering the cost of this camera I’m an extremely unimpressed that this function would not work. Having searched for solutions, I can see this is something a lot of people have had issues with. So annoyed that a spectacle that I will never experience again has been captured with flaws that shouldn’t exist due to functionality not working correctly. Not what I expect when paying this sort of money. Disappointed, Sony. The menu system of this camera is impossible to understand too. Which doesn’t make anything else any easier to be honest.

After weighing up mirrorless options for the last few months I finally settled on the A7iii and it was most definitely the best choice. It would suit anyone from enthusiasts to professionals with its quick and friendly auto settings as well as its highly customizable button mapping and manual image settings. The dual SD slots give me peace of mind allowing me to shoot redundant for professional work or letting myself get trigger happy when I'm out and about, giving me the freedom to think less and shoot more. The eye tracking autofocus is quick and accurate, switching to APSC mode is a breeze giving my lenses extra reach, silent shooting makes candids less intrusive, the bracketing feature makes HDR a breeze... the list of reasons to love this camera is extensive and I know there's even more I haven't discovered yet. I also particularly like being able to assign different video settings to the mode dial letting me switch from 4k @ 25fps to 1080p @ 100fps in an instant. You won’t go wrong with this camera. And as far as features go, this is still going to be one of the most capable cameras you can get for some years to come.

I’m totally new to photography and still struggling with the menu settings. But here are some photos I’ve taken.

Purchased three weeks ago with a budget 50mm lens. Unbelievably sharp and the autofocus impresses me every day. The cover for the charging port is slightly frustrating but apart from that, flawless.

Pro's Surprising level of detail just goes to show there is more to pixel count than meets the eye. It appears those too good to be true reviews might be telling the truth after all ! Con's The menu structure is not the best

Oh wow, 2 short but so descriptive words that represent what this camera is and why on earth I didn't go Sony sooner

I bought this product 2 weeks ago and I'm still training with the setting.

I am an amateur photographer. I recently upgraded to A7iii from A6300. I researched all the competitors before the upgrade and in the end concluded that A7iii was the best choice. The image quality is excellent both for stills and video - far more superior to A6300. All issues related to older Sony models, such as grip, battery life, colour etc. have been pleasantly resolved (this is an older model now anyway). The lens choice is very good now. The price is good as well. So I am a very happy user.

I'm new to photography with my limited experience so far the camera has performed well and is easy to use. I followed tutorials on youtube to help me with customising the settings.

Bought as an upgrade to the a7ii and it beats it completely

I wanted to upgrade to full frame, but the weight was an issue as I suffer with tennis elbow and can't easily hold the D750 or other brands. I found that this body is comfortable and a good fit for raving all the controls, I like the eye af and the flight control style view telling when I'm level, apparently I can't see straight!

I had been wanting a Sony ever since I used my friends briefly. It made me realize it was time to upgrade. I saved for almost a year to purchase it and I love it! The digital viewfinder is amazing and so helpful when adjusting ISO/F stop/ shutter speed. It shows a live view of what your photo will look like. I love the look of the photos and also the slow shutter speed for night photography!

I bought this camera as needed one that I could film content without having a film crew attached. With a little help on the correct settings needed for my use, this camera has turned out to be ideal purchase.

I bought one and then after a while I part exchanged it for another non Sony camera. The other camera is good but I regretted selling the first A7 iii so bought another. I’m glad I did it’s a great full frame camera and takes really good photos.

The camera is small, compact and light. It feels good in hand, the body is made of magnesium alloy and it supports e mount lens. I strongly suggest not to use this camera on rainy weather, if you look at the ports, these are covered but not sealed. On one side there are the microphone jack, the audio jack, the mini HDMI port, the micro USB and the C type port. On the other side it has the SD card slots - one for SD XC II and the second one for SD XC I. It is handy to have 2 slots. One thing to improve on the mack IV is the way the SD card plugs in. I have to flip the memory card to actually see which one is or what size it is. At the bottom it has the battery slot. Make sure that the shoe cap is on all the times when there are no accessories attached to the camera. There are situations when a drop of rain felt on the shoe mount and managed to damage the camera. The lens from this pack is a telephoto one, the focal length is 28-70mm with the maximum aperture of f/3.5 - f/5.6 and a minimum aperture of f/22 - f/36. It uses Optical SteadyShot as Imagine Stabilisation. The Sony a7III uses a 2280 mAh battery. The camera can be charged via those 2 ports. I charged it with my Samsung C type cable and to fully charge the battery it took around 6 hours. It is quite a decent battery, on paper it is said to last around 710 shots. It is a beautiful piece of tech, very capable, packed with loads of technology and features. So, what made me buy this camera? I have spent loads of days, probably a couple of weeks trying to come to a conclusion about the camera that I want. And I can’t say that I bought the camera that I want but I bought the camera that I need and it’s best for me. These are the factors that I looked at before I took the final decision: * Budget * Great photos * Great 4K video * Great autofocus * Full-frame sensor for low light situations and better image quality * In body image stabilisation * Fully articulate screen * Long life battery * Easy to use and store The a7m3 takes amazing photos, it has a full-frame sensor which is almost twice as big as APS-C sensors. There is no crop factor so what you see through the viewfinder is what you shoot and delivers great depth of field. The sensor features a 24.2 megapixels resolution, it captures loads of details and offers extraordinary sensitivity and dynamic range. In terms of light sensitivity, there are some differences: the A7 III has a native range of ISO 100-51,200, with extended levels as low as 50 and as high as 204,800. In terms of video, the highest quality is 4K UHD at 30 fps. It captures plenty of information for easier colour grading in post-production. It can also shot in 1080p at 120 fps. The camera is packed with preset profiles which helps with the style that you are looking for. The autofocus is brilliant, 693-point phase-detect AF system. The Alpha 7 III supports a wide variety of AF modes, enabling you to make things as simple or as advanced as you need depending on the shooting situation. While it can on occasion get tricked by fast and erratically moving subjects, overall it's an impressive and reliable system. If you're planning to shoot action with the Alpha A7 III, don't be in any doubt that this is one of the best systems out there for tracking your subject, and it's very exciting for a camera at this price point. The A7 III also gets Sony's latest Eye AF focusing mode. This is a great feature for portrait and social photographers, as with this activated the system will continuously track and focus on your subject's eye, even if they look down or away from the camera. The Sony a7m3 has a 3 inch touchscreen at 922,000 dot resolution but that feature is only useful for tapping the screen to focus. Nothing else. The screen can be tilted but I would prefer a fully articulated screen. Above the screen there is an EVF (electronic viewfinder) which is large and bright. It is 2.3 million dot OLED display with the a magnification factor of 0.78 times. The a7m3’s 5-axis image stabilisation system works fine. It’s not as good as the Panasonic GH5’s but it’s good to have. I can shot handheld without a tripod. For smoother videos I recommend using a tripod or a gimbal. The a7III ticks nearly all of the boxes: great photos with awesome depth of field, great 4K video but only at 30 fps, amazing autofocus, full-frame sensor, ok in-body stabilisation, long life battery life, easy to use and store. I had to compromise the fully articulate screen and the more expensive lenses but I got what I NEED and this is the most important thing. I probably left aside a few important features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC or the number of customisable buttons that this mirrorless camera offers. Some of them are not so important and shouldn’t be a key factor when you choose a camera.

I bought this camera on reviews and recommendation from a family pro photographer, At first I was very sceptical about switching from my trusty old canon that I'd had for years but this camera is amazing - still learning new things about it every day Would definitely recommend for high end beginner or a pro photographer

I had this dream that on one day I could be outside and capture some of the moments of this world. I waited for 29 years to make that dream come true. I'm not a professional photographer, I'm an amateur, but I'm passionated about it and I will improve. Sony a7 iii gave me the confidence to actually put me outside of my comfort zone. It gave me the confidence to go outside and show the world what my eyes see. Sony a7 iii it is not a simple product, but we are talking about a piece of tech that requires knowledge and time. The menus, buttons, lenses, etc., can be overwhelming, but as soon as you understand it Sony becomes part of your body. It becomes a sort of extension of what you see and what can you take with your hands.

Nice and compact. Stunning picture quality. A bit unfriendly buttons position.

I've had my a7III for almost a year. I like using it. I like the quality of the images it produces. However, there is one huge error in the design. No locks on the dials. The exposure compensation dial always seems to want to wander. I usually don't have any problems with the mode setting dial moving, but it has moved a couple of times. Sony must have had tripod shooters in mind when they designed this camera and not people who hand carry their cameras 99% of the time. Is it an oversight by Sony to not include locks in the design? Yes. Is it a deal breaker on me recommending this camera? On to other things. This is an easy camera to use right out of the box, but a hard camera to learn. While there is always auto mode (why would you by an expensive camera to use auto mode?) you can easily learn to use aperture and shutter modes to get you out and taking pictures. Then, I highly recommend you watch a few tutorials on the internet to learn to use all the other features this camera has to offer. It's been a year, and I'm still learning. A touch screen menu would be helpful here. I still find myself fumbling with buttons and dials to change settings. While not a deal breaker, a touch screen would be so nice... Sony! Are you listening?

I’m happy about it. And I actually wrote to Sony about loyalty in you. But I am still waiting for the reply. :(

Coming from Panasonic and Nikon, I’d never used Sony other than an old cyber shot and was never a fan. The a7iii is truly a great piece of kit. The build quality is amazing and the customisation of the menus are great once you’ve understood most of the functions.

Value for money, I strongly recommend this camera.

Bought 3 weeks ago and really pleased with the output. Can’t fault it at the moment. With a 18-135 lens it’s a great combination.

I’ve only had this a couple of weeks and haven’t used it much as wildlifephotography is my thing and need to get a good lens. Coming from Nikon and a big D5 it’s neat, compact and lightweight and has good options for assigning features to easy to reach buttons. Compared to Nikon I find the menu complicated and long winded but if you put all the main options you want to change into your custom “my menu” it should make it easier. Looking forward to getting a 200-600 lens and seeing how good the focus system is for wildlife.

It's still outperforming cameras that are coming out that are much younger than itself. it's only competition will be the new model itself

Last year i purchased my first Sony a7iii and since then I have purchased another two a7iii bodies and lenses to go with my setup. With over 125000 photos taken over last 12 months I must say that I have put this camera through decent test.

Great camera for both video and audio. Need to improve: touch screen! Menu system is below average! Software attached is hard to understand. But go for it! worth it all

Is my first camera Sony and can I say the best too. Excellent photos, quality and durability.

bought for my daughter doing a degree she wanted the most versatile equipment for her work

Simply that's my second Sony a7 iii i owned it's just perfect and i cant think for another honestly

The best system I have ever owned compared to some Canon products I have purchased in the past.

I stepped into the mirrorless world with the A6000 and was astonished by the quality of images. I then had the A6300, finally upgrading that to an A7. When wildlife eye focus arrived on the A7iii it was time to upgrade again. The A7iii is an outstanding camera, logical button placement and durable battery life. The quality of the images has blown me away. I write field guides on snakes and super sharp images of snakes is critical to me. This camera always delivers. I cannot recommend this camera enough. Well done Sony for being the market leaders again.

Having bought the a7iii a couple of months ago I have to say I could not be happier. After using a heavy, full frame DSLR for several years I found the reduced weight of a mirrorless camera much easier to carry around (I'm getting old!). Once you have studied the menu settings they are quick and easy to use, the Finder/Monitor feature is great and saves time. Overall the best camera I've had to date, wish I'd made the change sooner!

This is still a great Mirrorless Camera with great capabilities. My only issue is the menu system, I moved from Canon to Sony and there is a huge difference in the user interface.

Camera will be used for video only. So far so good. YouTube is great for understanding the extensive features and options. This is clearly an amazing little camera although the inbuilt image stabilisation isn't great.

I have enjoyed finding my way around this camera. Much simpler to use than my Sony 6000. Lots of options for all lights, lenses etc.

I bought this upgrade from a canon 7D. The settings and controls are something to get used to just like anything moving from one brand to another. I bought this camera with the kit lens and a 50mm f1.8(the cheap one). I'm not nerding out on specs and numbers, I judge a camera on performance, ease of use, and longevity. The camera and lenses are easy to update with firmware. THis camera along with intermediate knowledge in photography is should last for many years.

Bought in December. Fantastic pictures and video. Huge dynamic range, even the jpegs! I'm not sure i understand why the jpeg are so good. Hardly shoot in RAW anymore. Customisation of menus and buttons makes this camera very easy to use. Forget what people say about complex menu system.

I bought this camera in December 2019 and since then it has worked wonderfully even with 3rd party lenses. It even performed well in temperatures below freezing. I only gave it 4 stars because it still gets dust on the sensor very easy. I know it's not a big deal but I try my best to have the camera in a way that keeps the dust away from the sensor and I had the same issue on my a7r ii. I keep cleaning it but I have to clean after every shooting outing.

Hands down the best mirrorless camera for the price! Only suggestion would be more high frame rate video recording

Totally happy with the quality of the pictures and instrument

I brought this camera a month ago as have been loving it ever since. As a videographer, it’s important for me to have all my features where I want them and when I want them. The Sony A73 does just that. A menu system that makes it easy for me to change my picture to capture what I want in an instant

Been shooting the a7iii for 18 months and love it. So versatile. Fast auto focus I shoot wildlife, Astro and landscape. It is truly a versatile camera.

Massively improved from the previous A7 iterations. For most semi-professional uses, the A7III should have you covered. Great for mild commercial work, documentation or product shots. Autofocus is very very capable. Picture quality, with the right lens, is very impressive. Menu system still a bit of a slog but you'll put up with it for the results.

Love the camera - but the mic input port broke after 3 months. This is not my first Sony Camera that has had this problem

Bought it the end of December and it has performed very well very happy with the camera

I upgraded to this camera about 8 months ago. Before I was very much a beginner using an entry level Nikon. I wanted to upgrade to take my photography to the next level as my skill level increased and this camera provided the most bang for my money without spending a lot of $$$ on professional level cameras. This camera is extremely easy to use. The menu and buttons were a little difficult to navigate at first but I attribute that to my lack of experience combined with the switch from Nikon DSLR to a Sony full frame mirrorless camera. After a about two weeks I was able to figure everything out. I recommend pairing this camera body with the Sony FE 24mm f1.4 GM and the Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS lenses.

I got this a few weeks ago, and so far very pleased with the quality

father xmas was very kind and i love it. the images are brilliant and the autofocus is really great. the only thing i would have preferred, is to have the menu button on the right hand side of the camera rear.

With I’d kept to Nikon and not spent all this money

Great product with a huge value, really satisfied for this Sony A7iii

A new way of photographing - EF and the new techonology makes it a joy

Sony’s latest A7 cameras represent the vanguard of the mirrorless camera movement because they’re the most accessible full-frame systems on the market. The A7 III and A7R III are smaller, lighter, and more durable than their DSLR counterparts, and have narrowed the gaps in image quality, performance, and lens selections. These two new cameras are directly related to Sony’s flagship released last year: the sporty $4,500 A9. In fact, everything from EVF design, to the grip, controls, SD card slots, and software are derived in some form from their big brother, the A9. The A9 has all of Sony’s bells and whistles, but it comes with a price tag to match. The new A7 models, however, bring many of the A9’s advancements down to more pedestrian price levels. These are certainly still professional level cameras — the A7 III runs for $1,999 without a lens, while the higher-resolution A7R III commands $3,199 — but the difference in price from the A9 leaves a lot of room for lenses or other necessary equipment. It’s easy to determine if the A9 is right for you: if you don’t shoot high-speed sporting events, it’s probably too much camera. But Sony’s made it a bit tougher to distinguish between the newest A7 models, so I’ve put them head-to-head for this comparison. TheThe new A7 models are the third generation of Sony’s professional mirrorless line, so their main features are well known at this point. But just to recap: these are professional-level cameras with full-frame image sensors that are significantly smaller and lighter than comparably equipped DSLRs from Canon or Nikon. Despite a nearly $1,200 price difference, the A7R and the A7 III are more related than one might assume. Starting with sensors, they both use a backside illuminated (BSI) structure, a novel arrangement allowing the sensor to perform better in low light. Sony was the first to put this tech in a mirrorless camera with the original A7R. However, BSI structure sensors aren’t a Sony exclusive — they’ve been found in the iPhone 4S, Nikon’s D850 pro camera, and even the HTC Evo 4G smartphone. DESPITE THEIR PRICE DIFFERENCE, THE A7 PAIR ARE MORE SIMILAR THAN YOU MIGHT ASSUME The A7R III uses a 42.4-megapixel sensor while the A7 III tops out at 24.2 megapixels. Thanks to the BSI tech, both full-frame sensors are able to capture more light than conventional sensors. Compared to a conventional sensor and previous generation Sony Alpha, the BSI chips process data faster and produce images with less noise. In terms of light sensitivity, there are some differences: the A7 III has a native range of ISO 100-51,200, with extended levels low as 50 and as high as 204,800. Meanwhile, the A7R III goes up to 32,000 (native) and 102,400 (extended), making the A7 the better low-light performer on paper (spoiler: it is in practice, too). Both cameras have the same dimensions (though the A7 is 7 grams lighter), shoot video at 4K up to 30fps or 1080p at 24 / 30 / 100 / 120fps, use the same battery, have dust / moisture resistance thanks to a magnesium alloy frame, and are equipped with dual UHS SD card slots. They also both use the X AVC S codec for video, with creative styles (vivid, natural, mono, etc.) to drastically change the color profile of your photos. Some other commonalities between the two cameras, include the Wi-Fi / NFC / Bluetooth radios, USB-C port and tethering, 1 / 8000s max. shutter speed (1 / 250s flash sync), max 10fps with AF / AE tracking (8fps with live view / blackouts), 14-bit RAW (compressed or uncompressed), and finally, the exact same button layout with the exception of a shooting mode lock button on the A7R (a useful feature seen on the A9). Ports-wise, both cameras share mic input, headphone output, USB 2.0, USB Type C, and Micro HDMI Type D. Still, the A7R III edges it out with an extra port for flash synchronization. Of course, let’s not forget batteries. Both cameras use Sony’s new NP-FZ100 battery. It’s a big improvement over the last battery model used in the Alpha range, which was criticized for being small and inefficient. In real-world usage, I get around 600 shots before depleting the A7R. The A7 III fairs better, at over 700 photos before needing a charge. A LARGER BATTERY PROVIDES MUCH BETTER BATTERY LIFE THAN PRIOR GENERATIONS That’s enough to make it through a day of casual shooting or at least one studio shoot on a full charge, probably with either camera. But if you’re using these for event photography, you’ll definitely want a spare battery or two charged up and ready to go. Both cameras have 3-inch touchscreens — the A7 III’s at 921,600 dot resolution while the A7R has a better 1,440,000 dot version — but that feature is only useful for tapping the screen to focus. Nothing else. Unfortunately, Sony disabled them or mostly everything else they’d be useful for, like navigating the 36 pages of settings (please Sony, redesign the interface). My advice is to get familiar with creating custom settings to avoid the byzantine menu system. Let’sLet’s talk about the A7R first. This is the best camera Sony has ever produced when it comes to dynamic range (15 stops) and resolution (42.4MP). In short, it can take some incredibly crisp and vibrant photos in a wide range of lighting situations. It can even retain the dynamic range while in burst mode! It’s awesome and incredibly useful in scenes where you don’t have time to fiddle around with settings, but also want different versions of the same photo. Also, you can turn it off completely, or have it run automatically so you don’t have to worry about how to set it up. Despite having fewer total AF points than the A7 III and the A9 (399 compared to 693 points) that cover 68 percent of the sensor area, both cameras have the same number of contrast detection points (425), so that’s okay. The majority of AF points are centered in the frame, allowing the joystick to become the perfect precision tool for picking your foci. In practice, the A7R III system still yields fast and accurate AF like the A7 III’s, just not with as many points. To make 42MP stills and 4K video actually useful, the picture needs to be sharp. The A7R has Sony’s famous five-axis stabilization system, which when used with optically stabilized lenses, employs three axes on the sensor and the two inside the lens. The A7R’s official specification for this is 5.5EV, but this isn’t much better than the A7 III’s 5EV rating. However, the A7R struggles below one-fourth second shutter speeds, producing washed-out images and with slower autofocus. The A9 and A7 III both performed better in these scenarios. Another area where high resolution held the A7R back was with image buffering, obviously. With large 42-megapixel files to write at 10fps, you can only save 76 frames in JPG or 76 in compressed RAW format. The A7 III clicks away at 10fps, too, but it can shoot 177 JPGs or 89 RAW images before its buffer fills up and shooting screeches to a halt. In addition, the A7R III has another gimmick, a feature called PSMS (Pixel Shift Multi Shooting). Basically, it takes four images in a row by moving the sensor a pixel between each shot. The four images are then composited into one frame, with supposedly better detail and color accuracy, without hampering the 42MP resolution. It’s different than other pixel shifting techniques, such as Hasselblad’s, which aim to increase the resolution output. THE A7R III’S SHIFTING PIXEL MODE IS LITTLE MORE THAN A GIMMICK Here’s the catch: it won’t work hand-held, won’t work on a moving object, and finally, can’t even be stitched together on the camera; instead you need Sony’s free Imaging Edge software for Mac or PC. It works, but the results aren’t mind-blowingly different from a regular old photo shot on the A7R. Of course, a photographer purchasing a $3,000+ camera isn’t going to solely rely on the rear screen for taking photos in live view mode. What you’d need is a great EVF (electronic viewfinder) that’s only comfortable and pleasing, but useful as a information tool, with accurate framing and high resolution. The A7R wipes the floor with the A7 III in this category. The A7R’s EVF is a joy to use because of its incredible refresh rate of 100-120fps with a 3,686k OLED panel — the perfect marriage between perception and image quality. You’ll notice it most when manually focusing, or zooming with a mid-range to telephoto lens. Overall, it’s simply easier to look through and work with.

I bought this camera at the beginning of September 2019 and I paired it with a Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens. What a great match and a decision I made. I simply love the camera and how it handles. It also fits perfectly in my hands when I am shooting. I still love my Canon cameras but Sony definitely has the edge and far advanced when it comes to mirrorless cameras. Only negative thing I do not like is how the charging location of the camera and how it dangles from the body when charging.

this is my first camera and i am glad the features are better then i thought