Control Panel on the Sony A7S III?
Unlike some professional cameras, the Sony Alpha 7S III does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the Sony A7S III
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the A7S III. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.0 inches and offers a resolution of 1,440,000 dots. The panel is touch sensitive.
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.91x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 9440k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 1440k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
Touch Input | Touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Sony Alpha 7S III is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was officially introduced in July 2020 and is equipped with a full frame sensor. It offers a resolution of 12 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $3,499.
The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Sony A7S III to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
# | Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Sony A7S III | 9440 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
2. | Sony A7R V | 9440 | n | 3.2 / 2100 | full-flex | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
3. | Sony A1 | 9437 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
4. | Sony A7 IV | 3686 | n | 3.0 / 1037 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
5. | Sony A7R IIIA | 3686 | n | 3.0 / 2340 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
6. | Sony A7R IVA | 5760 | n | 3.0 / 2340 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
7. | Sony A9 II | 3686 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 20.0/s | n | Y | |
8. | Sony A7R IV | 5760 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
9. | Sony A7R III | 3686 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
10. | Sony A7R II | 2400 | n | 3.0 / 1229 | tilting | n | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | n | Y | |
11. | Sony A7S II | 2400 | n | 3.0 / 1229 | tilting | n | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | n | Y | |
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. |
If you would like to see a side-by-side review with another camera, just use the search menu below. There is also a set of direct links to comparison reviews that other users of the CAM-parator app explored.
- Canon 1100D vs Sony A7S III
- Canon G5 X Mark II vs Sony A7S III
- Canon R6 Mark II vs Sony A7S III
- Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III
- Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S III
- Nikon D1X vs Sony A7S III
- Nikon D3500 vs Sony A7S III
- Nikon D500 vs Sony A7S III
- OM System OM-5 vs Sony A7S III
- Sony A7S III vs Sony A9 II
- Sony A7S III vs Sony NEX-5
- Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II
Camera Model | Sony A7S III | |
---|---|---|
Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
Camera Lens | Sony E mount lenses | |
Launch Date | July 2020 | |
Launch Price | USD 3 499 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS | |
Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | |
Sensor Area | 847 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 42.8 mm | |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | |
Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 4 240 x 2 832 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 8.40 μm | |
Pixel Density | 1.42 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 4K/120p Video | |
ISO Setting | 80 - 102 400 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 40 - 409 600 ISO | |
Image Processor | BIONZ XR | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 86 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 23.7 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 13.9 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 2520 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.91x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 9440k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 1440k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | |
Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 10 shutter flaps/s | |
Shutter Life Expectancy | 200 000 actuations | |
Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
Storage Medium | CFexA or SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
UHS card support | Dual UHS-II | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 3.2 | |
HDMI Port | full HDMI | |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
Headphone Socket | Headphone port | |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
Battery Type | Sony NP-FZ100 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 600 shots per charge | |
In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
Body Dimensions |
127 x 97 x 81 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 3.2 in) |
|
Camera Weight | 699 g (24.7 oz) |
Did you notice an error on this page? If so, please get in touch, so that we can correct the information.
You are here: Home » Sony A7S III Review » Sony A7S III Control Panel