Sony a9 III
2023UnverifiedWorld's first full-frame global shutter camera
Launch price $5,999Today $5,999
Then vs. now
8678Aging gracefully — only 8 points off its 2023 standing.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Image quality | 82 | 75 |
| Autofocus | 97 | 85 |
| Video | 88 | 76 |
| Ergonomics | 87 | 84 |
| Speed | 99 | 90 |
| Value | 62 | 57 |
Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works
Why the Sony a9 III stands out
Where it beats the average camera in its class.
Burst RateBest in class
120 fps
4.6× more than the 26 average
ViewfinderBest in class
9.44M-dot EVF
2.4× more than the 3,932,144 average
Card SlotsBest in class
2 (CFexpress A/SD)
11% more than the 2 average
AF Points
759
41% more than the 537 average
Battery Life
520 shots
11% more than the 467 average
Specifications
Sensor
- Resolution
- 24.6 MP
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (global shutter)
- ISO Range
- 250-25600
Performance
- Burst Rate
- 120 fps
- AF Points
- 759
- Video Resolution
- 4K120
Build
- Weight
- 703 g
- IBIS
- 8-stop
- Viewfinder
- 9.44M-dot EVF
Storage
- Card Slots
- 2 (CFexpress A/SD)
- Battery Life
- 520 shots