The A7S III is a good camera for photographers but an excellent one for video makers. Compact, well-built and thoughtfully designed, it possesses a raft of pro-friendly video capabilities and features that make capturing fantastic footage easier than ever. For demanding videographers, it’s quite possibly the best consumer camera on the market.

Truly superb for video shooters; Excellent low light performance; Vastly improved menu system ;

Limited appeal for stills photographers; No 8K video ;

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.

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

Landscape photography;

This may just be Sony's most impressive video-centric camera to date (well, ignoring the ultra-pricey Alpha A1). By using the right sensor, processing power and heat dissipation, Sony offers full-frame recording at staggering resolutions and quality, and does so in a well-designed piece of kit. The price might make you wince though.

Great low-light performance; Strong video capabilities; Lots of flexibility offered by ports; Proper flip-out screen; Impressive autofocus and tracking; Great image quality;

It's expensive; Quite heavy with a decent lens; Menu button remains unusually placed; 12MP resolution may limit some photographers;

Video-first creators using the Sony full-frame camera system adore the a7S series for its native 4K sensor, exceptional low-light performance, and compact form factor. The third-generation a7S III ($3,499.99, body only) ups autofocus performance for both stills and video, reduces rolling shutter, and supports 120fps capture at 4K. Along with other upgrades, there are compelling reasons to upgrade if you're still using an a7S II. Hybrid creators with a video-first mentality will be pleased with the camera's versatility, but pure cinematographers may be better served by the Sony FX3 ($3,899.99).The Video-First a7 Sony's full-frame camera line is diverse. Its a7 models cater to enthusiasts and pros, the a9 series is there for high-speed stills, and the a1 is for creators who demand uncompromising performance for both stills and video, without any compromise in speed. Despite the delineation in the model lines, there's plenty of overlap in function, handling, and tech across the ful...

The Sony a7S III has one of the best 4K video feature sets you'll find in a full-frame mirrorless camera, including 120fps capture for slow-motion playback.

12MP full-frame sensor; 4K recording at 10-bit quality; 120fps slow motion at 4K; Face and eye detection autofocus; Subject tracking at 10fps; High sensitivity for low light; 5-axis IBIS; Dust and splash protection

CFExpress cards required for best quality slow-motion video; Video autofocus doesn't work SLR lens adapters

I, Robert27 (known in spain as Roberto.) Was able to take pictures of photography using Jones as a subject. The pictures in question displayed great clarity, showing even the smallest of pus buildups in Jones' skin. It is for this reason that I reccomend this photo-taking picture device for those who want a camera for using for camera related things.

Introduction; Photography; Dynamic range; Sharpness; Rolling shutter; Autofocus; Video codecs and compression; 1080p and slo-mo recording; Overheating; Electronic viewfinder (EVF); Low light samples; White balance; Raw video recording; High ISO performance; Conclusion;

Introduction; Photography; Dynamic range; Sharpness; Rolling shutter; Autofocus; Video codecs and compression; 1080p and slo-mo recording; Overheating; Electronic viewfinder (EVF); Low light samples; White balance; Raw video recording; High ISO performance; Conclusion;

Sony hasn’t just improved one or two aspects of its A7S series; with the new A7S III, it’s made an across-the-board set of upgrades that result in a camera that’s the best of its kind.

Class-leading low-light video, New Touch UI, Fully articulating touchscreen, Impressive battery life, No overheating issues

Pricier than predecessor at launch, Low resolution for stills

If we cut to the chase, the Sony Alpha A7S III is, ultimately, designed for videographers. In this area, the A7S III excels, giving video capabilities beyond what most other mirrorless cameras offer. With the exception of the Canon EOS R5.

9.4million dot EVF, Excellent video quality, 4K 120fps video recording, FullHD 240fps video recording, Improved battery life, Improved menu system, Improved touch-screen operation

12mp resolution will not be enough for many stills photographers, Lacks in-camera raw processing, Doesn't record CINE-4K

Sony’s 12MP full-frame mirrorless model is aimed squarely at videographers, but is packed full of updates that bode well for the A7 line’s future, as Andy Westlake finds out

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.

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

Landscape photography