Sony A7SII Alpha Series DSLM Camera Body

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Specs

In The Box

Introducing the Alpha 7S III a new milestone in sensitivity, speed and image supremacy. Featuring an all-new 12.1MP1backside illuminated full-frame sensor with twice the readout speed* for ultra-clean low-light images up to ISO 409,6003with 15+ stops dynamic range and 3x reduction in rolling shutter, plus Sony’s acclaimed fast hybrid autofocus with 759 phase detection AF points. A new BIONZ XR processing engine deliver 8x more processing power for up to 120p54K 10-bit 4:2:2 and full pixel readout in all recording modes.

12.1MP Exmor R sensor, optimized for 4K, sensitivity and speed
New BIONZ XR processing engine delivers 8x more processing power
Low noise images w/ ISO up to 409,600 and 15+stop dynamic range
Up to 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 and full pixel readout in all rec. modes
Up to 4K 120p in XAVC S (AVC), XAVC HS (HEVC) and XAVC S-I (All-I)
16-bit RAW movie output up to 4K 60p via HDMI Type-A connector
Effective internal heat dissipation enables 1-hour 4K 60p recording
Fast readout for high frame rates, faster AF, minimal rolling shutter
No 29m 50s continuous recording limit for movie shooting
3” flip-out, vari-angle LCD monitor w/ touch menu and controls

Maximum Photo Resolution and Frame Rates

12.1 MP up to 10 fps

Maximum Movie Resolution and Frame Rates

4K / 120p HD / 240p

Maximum ISO Sensitivity

Photo: ISO 80-102400 (expandable: ISO 40-409600) Movie: ISO 80-102400 (expandable: ISO 80-409600)

Audio

Microphone

Built-in, stereo

Speaker

Built-in, monaural

Custom function

type

Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets / memory card 4 sets), My Dial Settings, My Menu, Reg Cust Shoot Set

Drive

Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)

Continuous shooting: Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps

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

No. of recordable frames (approx.)

JPEG Extra fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames, RAW: over 1000 frames, RAW & JPG: over 1000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): over 1000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: over 1000 frames

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

Self-timer

10-sec. delay / 5-s delay / 2-s delay / Continuous self-time / Bracketing self-timer

Exposure

AE Lock

Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)

Anti-Flicker Shoot.

Yes

Exposure Bracketing

Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)

Exposure Compensation

+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV [1/3 EV steps])

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) / Flexible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)

ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

Still images: ISO 80–102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), Movies: ISO 80–102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.)

Metering Mode

Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight

METERING SENSITIVITY

EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

Metering Sensor

Exmor R® CMOS sensor

Metering Type

1200-zone evaluative metering

Scene Selection

Flash Control

Control

Pre-flash TTL

External Flash Compatibility

Sony a System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

FE Level Lock

Yes

Flash compensation

+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

Flash Modes

Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync.

Flash coverage

Guide No.

Recycling Time

type

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.)

Focus

AF illuminator

Yes (with built-in LED type)

AF Illuminator range

Approx. 0.98 ft – approx. 0.98 ft (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached)

EYE AF

[Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select)

Focus Area

Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking

Focus Mode

AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus

FOCUS POINT

35-mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 345 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 285 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)

Focus Sensitivity Range

EV-6 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

Focus Sensor

Exmor R® CMOS sensor

Focus Type

Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)

Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)

Phase-detection

Other Features

Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point

Image Sensor

Anti-Dust System

Yes (Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism)

Aspect Ratio

3 : 2

Number of Pixels (Effective)

Approx. 12.1 megapixels

Number of Pixels (total)

Approx. 12.9 megapixels

Sensor Type

35 mm full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm), Exmor R® CMOS sensor

Image Stabilization

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.)

type

Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)

Interface

Bluetooth®

Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 [2.4 GHz band])

Functions

FTP Transfer Func., View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, NFC One-touch remote, PC Remote, BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD

Headphone Terminal

Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

LAN Terminal

Mic Terminal

Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

Multi Interface Shoe

Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)

Multi/Micro USB terminal

Yes, Type-C® Terminal (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps [USB 3.2] compatible)

PC Interface

Mass-storage / MTP

Sync terminal

Vertical Grip Connector

Yes

LCD Screen

Adjustable Angle

Opening Angle: Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 deg.

Brightness Control

Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

Focus Magnifier

Yes, Focus Magnifier (35-mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x, APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)

Monitor Type

2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT

Number of Dots

1,440,000 dots

Touch Panel

Yes

Lens

Lens mount

E-mount

Lens Compensation

Setting

Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

Noise Reduction

Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off

Other Features

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. 6.1x, 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

Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority

Others

Interval Recording, ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Copyright Info, Set File Name, Save/Import Settings, Help guide, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate

PlayMemories Camera Apps™

Self-Portrait Self-Timer

Others

Operating Temperature

32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C

Playback

Modes

Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning), Index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 10.6x, M: 6.92x, S: 5.32x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie), Protect, Rating, Display as Group

Photo Capture

Yes

Power

Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)

Approx. 80 min (Viewfinder)/Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)

Approx. 130 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 135 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Battery Life (Still Images)

Approx. 510 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Internal Battery Charge

Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery-compatible)

Power consumption with LCD screen

Still images: Approx. 3.3 W (with FE 28–70-mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 7.3 W (with FE 28–70-mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

Power consumption with Viewfinder

Still images: Approx. 4.3 W (with FE 28–70-mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 7.6 W (with FE 28–70-mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

Supplied Battery

One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100

USB Power Supply

Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery-compatible)

Print

Compatible Standards

Exif Print, Print Image Matching III

Recording (still images)

14bit RAW

Yes

Creative Look

ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)

Color Space

sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB standard and Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard (BT.2020 gamut). (compatible with TRILUMINOS Color)

Creative Style

Dynamic Range Functions

Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5))

IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [1:1]

35mm full frame L: 2832 x 2832 (8 M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4 M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0 M), APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4 M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0 M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8 M)

IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [4:3]

35-mm full frame L: 3776 x 2832 (11 M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6 M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7 M), APS-C L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6 M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7 M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1 M)

Image Quality Modes

RAW (Compressed / Uncompressed), JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard), HEIF(4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (Extra fine / Fine / Standard), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF

Image Size (pixels) [16:9]

35-mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10 M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3 M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6 M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3 M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6 M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1 M)

Image Size (pixels) [3:2]

35-mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12 M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1 M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0 M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1 M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0 M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3 M)

Picture Effect

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

Recording Format

JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif, Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline-compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format-compliant)

Recording (movie)

Audio Recording Format

XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch(48 kHz 24 bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

Creative Look

ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)

Color Space

Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard compatible (BT.2020 gamut). (compatible with TRILUMINOS Color)

Creative Style

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (200 Mbps), 60p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200 Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (280 Mbps), 60p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (280 Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps)* details of frame rate

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (200 Mbps), 60p (150 Mbps), 30p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200 Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps), 25p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (280 Mbps), 60p (200 Mbps), 30p (140 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (280 Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps), 25p (140 Mbps)* details of frame rate

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD)

1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 60p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 30p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 24p (50 Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50 Mbps), 30p (50 Mbps), 24p (50 Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps)* details of frame rate

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600 Mbps), 30p (300 Mbps), 24p (240 Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (500 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps)* details of frame rate

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I HD)

1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222 Mbps), 30p (111 Mbps), 24p (89 Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps)* details of frame rate

Movie Functions

Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720 [6 Mbps], 1920 x 1080 [9 Mbps], 1920 x 1080 [16 Mbps]), TC/UB, Auto Slow Shutter, Gamma Disp. Assist, RAW Output(HDMI)

Picture Effect

Picture Profile

Recording Format

XAVC S, XAVC HS

Slow & quick motion (shooting frame rate)

NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps* details of frame rate

Video Compression

XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265

Recording System

Location information Link from smartphone

Yes

Media

SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II-compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II-compliant), CFexpress Type A memory card

Memory Card Slot

SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II-compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II-compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card

Recording mode on 2 memory cards

Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy

Shutter

Electronic Front Curtain Shutter

Yes (ON/OFF)

Flash Sync. Speed

1/250 sec.

SHUTTER SPEED

Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, 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)

Shutter Type

Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter

Silent Shooting

Yes (ON/OFF)

type

Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Size & Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 inches, Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR), Approx. 128.9 mm x 96.9 mm x 80.8 mm, Approx. 128.9 mm x 96.9 mm x 69.7 mm (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR)

Weight (with battery and memory card included)

Approx. 1 lb 8.7 oz, Approx. 699 g

Viewfinder

Display Function

Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emph disp dur REC

Diopter adjustment

-4.0 to +3.0 m-1

Eye Point

Approx. 1 inch from the eyepiece lens, 1 inch from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard)

Field Coverage

100%

Finder Frame Rate Selection

NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps

Magnification

Approx. 0.90x (with 50-mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)

Number of Dots

9 437 184 dots

Viewfinder Type

1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (color)

White Balance

SHUTTER AWB LOCK

Yes (Shut. Halfway Down / Cont. Shooting / Off)

White Balance Modes

Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom

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Maximum Photo Resolution and Frame Rates

Maximum Movie Resolution and Frame Rates

Maximum ISO Sensitivity

Audio

Microphone

Speaker

Custom function

type

Drive

Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)

DRIVE MODES

No. of recordable frames (approx.)

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

Self-timer

Exposure

AE Lock

Anti-Flicker Shoot.

Exposure Bracketing

Exposure Compensation

EXPOSURE MODES

ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

Metering Mode

METERING SENSITIVITY

Metering Sensor

Metering Type

Scene Selection

Flash Control

Control

External Flash Compatibility

FE Level Lock

Flash compensation

Flash Modes

Flash coverage

Guide No.

Recycling Time

type

Wireless Control

Focus

AF illuminator

AF Illuminator range

EYE AF

Focus Area

Focus Mode

FOCUS POINT

Focus Sensitivity Range

Focus Sensor

Focus Type

Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)

Other Features

Image Sensor

Anti-Dust System

Aspect Ratio

Number of Pixels (Effective)

Number of Pixels (total)

Sensor Type

Image Stabilization

Compensation Effect

type

Interface

Bluetooth®

Functions

Headphone Terminal

LAN Terminal

Mic Terminal

Multi Interface Shoe

Multi/Micro USB terminal

PC Interface

Sync terminal

Vertical Grip Connector

LCD Screen

Adjustable Angle

Brightness Control

Focus Magnifier

Monitor Type

Number of Dots