Despite its relative newcomer status to serious digital photography, Sony has made huge strides to catch up with its veteran rivals – and the A7R III is testament to that. Taking all the good bits from previous A7 models (the OLED viewfinder, solid build, full-frame sensor), perfecting certain things and adding a host of new features, it’s a truly brilliant enthusiast camera that’ll handle any photo or video task you could put in front of it: wildlife, portraiture, landscape, street photography, filmmaking. Yes, it’s a seriously expensive product, but top products usually are. Just know that if you can find the money down the back of the sofa, you’ll be getting one of the finest cameras around in return.

Fast burst mode and autofocus; Superb all-round video and still quality; Lengthy battery life;

Large body by CSC standards; Screen tilts but doesn’t flip;

Editors' note: Updated Oct. 27, 2017, with some verdicts and photo samples based on a few hours shooting with the A7R III.

With a better autofocus system, Sony's follow up to its A7R II flagship full-frame mirrorless keeps the stellar photo and video quality but makes it easier to get.

Quite simply, the Sony A7R III is a ludicrously brilliant camera, and one of the very best on the market.

Phenomenal image quality in almost any situation; Extremely fast and responsive; Compact, lightweight design with well-placed controls; Superb electronic viewfinder; In-body image stabilisation gives sharper images with any lens;

AF area is invisible when moved using the joystick; Rear screen only tilts up or down; Handgrip too close to the lens for shooting with gloves;

The Sony a7R III ($3,199.99, body only) uses the same sensor as the a7R II that came before it, but just about everything else has changed. The image processor and circuitry that drives it are new, which improves dynamic range. The processor also drives a new autofocus system, which allows the camera to track moving action at 10fps—at 42MP resolution. Add a high-capacity battery, improved handling, and a larger viewfinder, and you have a full-frame mirrorless camera that is as formidable as competing SLRs. It delivers outstanding images, video, and autofocus, enough to earn our Editors' Choice. But some missing features keep it from getting the five-star rating we gave to its closest rival in the SLR world, the Nikon D850. Design The a7R III ($2,298.00 at Amazon) looks and feels a lot like the a7R II—they use the same chassis. It measures 3.8 by 5.0 by 2.9 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.5 pounds. The body is protected against dust and splashes, as are all Sony FE lenses. Similar Pro...

The a7R III takes Sony's proven high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera and improves upon its speed, autofocus system, and video capabilities.

Proven 42MP full-frame sensor; Improved processor and autofocus system; 10fps image capture with tracking; Silent shooting option; Tilting touch LCD; Dual card slots; Larger battery than a7R II

Only one card slot supports UHS-II speeds; No built-in flash; Can't start video until image buffer is cleared; Dense menu system

Sony is the name of quality. People trust its products because they have shown to be reliable each and every time. And this one is no exception. Satisfied customers all around for the performance of this one.

Great 4K HDR video recording with editing and viewing, Great low light results with an ISO range from 100 to 32000, Ultra-fast autofocus with up to 10fps with continuous tracking, 42.4 MP sensor for amazing photos with great clarity and detail, Fast image processing with a BIONZ X processing engine...

No touch capture, Defective sensor in some products

First introduced in October 2017 , Sony Alpha A7R III is a 42.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, Tilting touch screen and Sony E lens mount.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, NFC Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 4K (UHD) Video, Touch Screen, Electronic Built-in Viewfinder, Face Detection Focusing, 42.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 32.000 Max ISO, 425 Focus Points, 1.440k dots LCD Resolution,...

Heavy Body: 657g

Fast burst mode and autofocus; Superb all-round video and still quality; Lengthy battery life;

Large body by CSC standards; Screen tilts but doesn’t flip;