DPReview Published Sony a7S III Review (91% Overall Score)

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DPReview has completed their Sony a7S III review and test results: The Sony a7S III mirrorless camera achieves an amazing 91% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Sony a7S III Key Features:

  • 12.1MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • BIONZ XR processing engine delivers 8x processing power
  • Up to 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 and full pixel readout
  • 3-inch flip-out, vari-angle LCD monitor with touch menu
  • 0.64-inch 9.44m-dot QXGA OLED eye-level viewfinder
  • High-speed 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi / FTP transfer
  • Dual card slots for CFexpress Type A and SDXC/SDHC
  • SuperSpeed USB-C with power delivery and Ethernet wired LAN
  • XAVC S (AVC), XAVC HS (HEVC) and XAVC S-I (All-I) modes
  • 759 phase-detection AF points and real-time AF tracking

Conclusion from DPReview:

The Sony a7S III is a powerful video tool that can shoot 4K footage at up to 120p (up to 60p with no crop), in a variety of 10-bit formats to provide plenty of flexibility in terms of both grading and workflow. It has dependable autofocus, in-body stabilization and good battery life to boost its run-and-gun credentials. Its 12MP resolution means it’s less impressive as a stills camera but it’s a hugely powerful choice for independent video producers.

Good for

Run-and-gun video, all manner of 4K productions

Not so good for

Landscape photography

Sony a7S III body: $3,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Read more: Best Lenses for Sony a7S III and Best Memory Cards for Sony a7S III.