Sony camera

Sony A7S III

Full-frame mirrorless, the go-to for low-light video.

Creators cited with it: 48; From 258 reports.
Released: 2020; First cited here by DSLR Video Shooter, June 2019. Last reported 2 days ago.
Reviewers: Praised for autofocus and stabilisation; From 2 reviews. What they said

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“…the A7S3, I've said it for the longest time, is my my favorite video camera ever because it was a hybrid camera, but also I never dealt with overheating with the A7S3.”
Manny OrtizOctober 2026Watch the video at 8:34
“And if you're using it for filmmaking, where you're filming in 4k resolution, like I did with the Sony FX3 or a7S III, I think you're going to be really happy with it.”
Matt WhoisMatt JohnsonOctober 2026Watch the video at 2:33

46 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (1 press, 1 video), newest April 2024

What press and YouTube reviews of the Sony A7S III judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Autofocus
Stabilisation
Build & handling
Image quality
Video

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Stunning low-light and dynamic range, but only 12MP limits detail.2 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “Incredible low light performance”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “the high-ISO performance is off the scale”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “The colours are bright yet natural, there is lots of dynamic range”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “incredible dynamic range that you don't really see on a mirrorless camera”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch at 1:53
- “you're going to get perfectly crisp and clean results which is absolutely breathtaking and no other camera in the industry is this good in low light”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch at 1:34
Complaints (2)
- “Still images only 12MP”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “12 megapixels may not be enough for someone that's a high-end fashion photographer or a wildlife or Sports photographer”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch at 6:01
VideoMostly positive: Leans positive.Great 4K specs and no overheating, but no 6K/8K, noisy raw.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “Amazing real world video specs”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “which hugely reduces the dreaded rolling shutter that blights many mirrorless cameras”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “with the A7 S3 you get gorgeous 4K video in every single frame rate”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch at 3:14
- “it does not overheat at all”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch
Complaints (3)
- “There is no option to change shutter speed to shutter angle, and there are no waveforms to monitor the footage”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “No 6K or 8K video”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “the raw video in the A7 S3 is significantly noisier”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch at 5:35
AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Phenomenal, reliable tracking autofocus, especially strong for video work.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “The AF system is also second to none, thanks to its customisation for video use.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “Stunning AF, even for video”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “phenomenal autofocus it does a really good job with tracking fast moving subject matter”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch at 2:14
StabilisationRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers praise the in-body stabilisation as genuinely effective.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “Also good is Sony's IBIS which has two modes, standard and active.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “the A7 S3 has really good inbody stabilization”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch at 4:51
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Solid, weather-sealed body with improved grip, ports, and buttons.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “The camera is weather sealed and solid”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “There are better buttons, a deeper grip, a separate mic jack, fully articulating screen, and a full-size HDMI port which comes with a screw-on cable cage.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · August 2020Read the review
- “the button layout is great”
  VideoTech Through The Lens · April 2024Watch
ValueNot covered by enough reviews