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Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony Alpha a7R III

56 reviews

Mar, 2026

Positive
performance (17)
image quality (12)
design (4)
color (4)
battery (4)

Negative
screen (4)
lens (2)
storage (1)
flash (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews of Sony Alpha a7R III. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and price. The portability and image quality also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the storage and flash. Opinions about the durability and size are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a7R III is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Sony's A7R III mirrorless can take anything you throw at it

Sony's A7R III handles landscapes, action and video with aplomb.

Its only real rival is the superb Nikon D850, and which you choose may depend on whether you prefer mirrorless or DSLR. DP Review called them "genuinely two of the best cameras the world has ever seen."

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Sony A7R Mark III hands-on review

With big improvements to battery life and performance, Sony's A7R Mark III is a worthy successor.

42.4MP full-frame sensor ; 10 FPS burst shooting ; Vastly improved battery life ; Improved image stabilization ; Improved AF performance

No “anti-distortion shutter” rating ; Burst mode limits compressed RAWs to 12-bit

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Sony a7R III Review

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

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Carey Rose , Richard Butler , Rishi Sanyal , Dan B (dpreview.com)

Sony a7R Mark III review

Sony's a7R Mark III shoots 42.4MP files at 10fps and incorporates a robust video feature set, large battery, refined ergonomics and more. It certainly looks impressive, but what is it like to use, and how does it stack up against the rest of the...

At its core, the a7R III can be seen as a mashup of the best parts of its predecessor, the a7R II, and Sony's sports-shooting flagship a9. As with Nikon's D850 for DSLR users, the a7R III has the potential to be a 'Goldilocks' camera for those looking...

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony A7R III shoots faster, same great quality

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.

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Michelle Rae Uy (steves-digicams.com)

Sony A7R III

EDITOR'S NOTE: we originally published this page a preview before uploading our full review in April of 2018, but we are republishing and updating this review in May of 2019 after the release of Firmware V3.0. Our earlier First Impressions review...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Sony Alpha 7R III, IIIA Review

After finishing the Sony a9 review, I stated "As I go back to my Sony a7R II to continue work on the Sony lens reviews , I'm left feeling in want." I was still happy with the s7R II's resolution and dynamic range, but I definitely wanted some of the...

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony A7R III Review

The A7R III is the most well-balanced Sony camera to date, offering a compelling mix of resolution, speed and size that also makes it one of the best cameras that we've ever reviewed, be that mirrorless or DSLR.

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sony A7R III Review

The Sony A7R III sees improvements in pretty much every area: physical design features, image quality, speed and performance, as well as video recording capabilities and battery life.

Fantastic image quality; Improved dynamic range over its predecessor; Very good high ISO performance; Much improved real-world AF performance; Class-leading burst rates, even with RAW; Improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization; Better 4K video...

Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash; Buffer clearing still slow despite UHS-II support.

The Sony A7R III sees improvements in pretty much every area: physical design features, image quality, speed and performance, as well as video recording capabilities and battery life. The A7R III remains a top-notch camera for pixel-peepers, capturing...

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