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Laying claim to the title of world's first global shutter mirrorless camera, the Sony A9 III Mirrorless Camera is a speedy and incredibly capable system for sports, wildlife, photojournalism, and much, much more. This revolutionary sensor technology raises the bar for full-frame imaging, including the ability to shoot raw continuously at up to 120 fps and enjoy flash sync up to the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second. Blending the functionality of this 24.6MP sensor with Sony's powerful BIONZ XR processor and AI Processing Unit results in a system that will provide unmatched performance for those looking for an incredibly responsive and reliable camera system.
Sony has delivered the world's first full-frame global shutter mirrorless camera with the a9 III. The use of a global shutter provides a leap in performance over the rolling shutter technology used for decades. A global shutter provides a near instantaneous and simultaneous readout of all 24.6MP, eliminating skew and other artifacts that plagued rolling shutters. It also far surpasses mechanical shutter technology is every way, making the physical shutter unnecessary in the a9 III.
Global shutters help ensure consistent and uniform exposure across the entire frame in all lighting conditions. Flash sync is possible at any shutter speed-even the maximum of 1/80,000 second. The simultaneous readout also prevents banding from certain light sources, such as fluorescent lighting. In a gym, outside, or with mixed artificial lighting the a9 III will handle it with ease.
Along with the key technology delivered by the sensor, the a9 III offers features new features to unlock the camera's full potential.
While video benefits greatly from the use of global shutter technology-rolling shutter and banding artifacts are completely eliminated-the a9 III boasts plenty of other video improvements over its predecessor worth talking about.
With a new generation of Alpha-series cameras comes some slight tweaks and modifications designed to make the operation of the system more ergonomic. The a9 III features a handful of updates:
The Sony a9 III is going to get better with time and there are some details on what to expect in future firmware updates:
Laying claim to the title of world's first global shutter mirrorless camera, the Sony A9 III Mirrorless Camera is a speedy and incredibly capable system for sports, wildlife, photojournalism, and much, much more. This revolutionary sensor technology raises the bar for full-frame imaging, including the ability to shoot raw continuously at up to 120 fps and enjoy flash sync up to the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second. Blending the functionality of this 24.6MP sensor with Sony's powerful BIONZ XR processor and AI Processing Unit results in a system that will provide unmatched performance for those looking for an incredibly responsive and reliable camera system.
Sony has delivered the world's first full-frame global shutter mirrorless camera with the a9 III. The use of a global shutter provides a leap in performance over the rolling shutter technology used for decades. A global shutter provides a near instantaneous and simultaneous readout of all 24.6MP, eliminating skew and other artifacts that plagued rolling shutters. It also far surpasses mechanical shutter technology is every way, making the physical shutter unnecessary in the a9 III.
Global shutters help ensure consistent and uniform exposure across the entire frame in all lighting conditions. Flash sync is possible at any shutter speed-even the maximum of 1/80,000 second. The simultaneous readout also prevents banding from certain light sources, such as fluorescent lighting. In a gym, outside, or with mixed artificial lighting the a9 III will handle it with ease.
Along with the key technology delivered by the sensor, the a9 III offers features new features to unlock the camera's full potential.
While video benefits greatly from the use of global shutter technology-rolling shutter and banding artifacts are completely eliminated-the a9 III boasts plenty of other video improvements over its predecessor worth talking about.
With a new generation of Alpha-series cameras comes some slight tweaks and modifications designed to make the operation of the system more ergonomic. The a9 III features a handful of updates:
The Sony a9 III is going to get better with time and there are some details on what to expect in future firmware updates:
Lens Mount | Sony E |
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Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.2 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel |
Image Sensor | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter | No |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Shutter Type | Electronic Global Shutter |
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Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/80000 to 30 Seconds 1/8000 to 1 Second in Movie Mode |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo 250 to 25,600 in Manual Mode (Extended: 125 to 51,200) 250 to 12,800 in Auto Mode Video 250 to 25,600 in Manual Mode 250 to 12,800 in Auto Mode |
Metering Method | Evaluative |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -5 to 17 EV |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 120 fps at 24.6 MP |
Image Sizes | 3:2, 24 MP (6000 x 4000), 10 MP (3936 x 2632), 6 MP (3008 x 2000) |
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Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Internal Recording Modes | XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
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UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at | 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s] |
1920 x 1080 at | 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit via HDMI |
4672 x 2628 at | 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps |
4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps |
1920 x 1080 at | 23.98/50/59.94 fps |
1920 x 1080i at | 50/59.94 fps |
Gamma Curve | S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 |
Recording Limit | No |
IP Streaming | Yes |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
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Video I/O | 1 x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
Other I/O | 1 x RJ45 Data Output |
1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) Output | |
1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output | |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS |
App Name: Creators' App | |
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed | |
*As of November, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS |
*Via Connected Smartphone |
Display Size | 3.2" |
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Resolution | 2,095,104 Dot |
Display Type | 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
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Size | 0.64" |
Resolution | 9,437,184 Dot |
Eye Point | 25 mm |
Magnification | Approx. 0.9x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
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Autofocus Points | Photo: Phase Detection - 759 Video: Phase Detection - 627 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -5 to +20 EV |
Built-In Flash/Light | No |
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Maximum Sync Speed | 1/80000 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount, PC Terminal |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
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Battery Type | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 400 Shots) |
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PoE Support | Yes |
Shoe Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.3" / 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm |
Weight | 1.4 lb / 617 g (Body Only) |