Spec level
74/ 100
#8 of 95
MSRP
$5,999
New
$6,398
Used
$4,843
Sensor
24.6 MP
Full frame
Spec level
Where it sits among the others for its price, and what makes up its level.
Sony a9 IIIOther cameras
| Video | 4K top, 4K 120p, 10-bit | 9.2 of 18 | |
| Resolution | 24.6 MP | 4.7 of 14 | |
| Burst | 120 fps | 12 of 12 | |
| Viewfinder | 9.4M-dot EVF, 0.9× | 10 of 10 | |
| Stabilization | in-body stabilization | 8 of 8 | |
| Card slots | dual slots (CFexpress Type A + CFexpress Type A) | 8 of 8 | |
| Build and battery | weather-sealed | 8 of 8 | |
| Autofocus | 759 AF points | 3 of 6 | |
| Screen | 2.1M-dot multi-angle screen | 4.9 of 6 | |
| Shutter and ISO | ISO 25,600, 1/80,000 s electronic, no mechanical shutter | 3 of 6 | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, headphone | 3.2 of 4 |
Specifications
Each value shows its most reliable source and how many others agree: green when 3 or more independent sources agree, amber for two, grey for one, red when sources disagree and no majority holds. Open a value for what each source says.
| Spec | Value | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | MirrorlessB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sony a9 III Mirrorless CameraWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameraLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 first full-frame ILC to incorporate a global shutter image sensorCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Full frame mirrorless cameraDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Body typeSLR-style mirrorlessManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Interchangeable lens digital camera | B&H+5 |
| Lens mount | Sony EB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens Mount | Sony EWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sony E-mountCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 compatible with Sony E-mount lensesDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens MountSony EManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens Mount ... E-mount | B&H+4 |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm)B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOSWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 35.6×23.8 mmLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 full-frame stacked 24.6-megapixel CMOS image sensorCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 full-frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) Exmor™ RS CMOS image sensorDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sensor size36 × 24 mmManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor | B&H+5 |
| Sensor resolution | 24.6 MPB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 (24.6Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 24.6-megapixel CMOS image sensorCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 24.6-megapixel (effective)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective pixels24.6 megapixelsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: Approx. 24.6 megapixels max. | B&H+5 |
| In-body stabilization | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-AxisWikipedia · Read by agent · 8 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5-axisLaunch news · Read by agent · up to 8 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 in-body five-axis image stabilization system promises up to eight stops of shake correctionCrutchfield · Read by agent · up to 8 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 five-axis in-body image stabilization provides up to 8 stops of vibration compensationDPReview · Read by agent · 8.0 stops CIPA · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image stabilizationSensor-shiftManufacturer · Read by agent · 8.0 stops CIPA · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image sensor-shift mechanism with five-axis compensation | B&H+5 |
| Initial release date | 2023-11-07Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 announced by Sony on 7 November 2023 | Wikipedia |
| Price | ||
| Initial release MSRP | Wikipedia+1 | |
| Current new price | B&H+1 | |
| Current used price | B&H+1 | |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF points | 759 pointsB&H · Read by agent · Photo phase detection points · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Phase Detection: 759Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 a 759-point AF systemCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 759 phase-detection autofocus points for still imagesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF) | B&H+3 |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 3.2″B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCDLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.2-inch displayCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 LCD Screen Size | 3.2"DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen size3.2″Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.15" (3.2-type) type TFTDisagrees: Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 8.0cm (3.1in) | B&H+4 |
| Display resolution | 2.10M dotsB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Resolution | 2,095,104 DotLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 2,095K dotsCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.2" LCD touch panel screen with 2,095,104 dotsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 2,095,104 dotsDisagrees: Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 2 million dot tilt-and-articulating rear screen | B&H+3 |
| Display articulation | Multi-angleWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 tilt-and-articulatingLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 four-axis multi-angle LCD monitorCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 4-axis, multi-angle LCD touchscreenManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Opening Angles (approx.): Up 98 °, down 40 °, side 180 °, rotation 270 °Disagrees: DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Articulated LCDFully articulated | Wikipedia+3 |
| Touchscreen | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCDLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 it is also a touch panelCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Touchscreen | YesDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Touch screenYesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 TOUCH PANEL ... Yes | B&H+4 |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | B&H+2 | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 9.44M dots | B&H+3 |
| Viewfinder magnification | B&H+2 | |
| Body | ||
| Battery type | NP-FZ100B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 NP-FZ100 Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteryCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 powered by the [NP-FZ100] InfoLithium batteryPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack ( **NP-FZ100**).Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 | B&H+3 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | Sony | |
| Weight | 702 gWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 702g (1lb 8.8oz) (with battery and memory card)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 WEIGHT (WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED) ... Approx. 1 lb 8.8 oz (702 g)Disagrees: DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Weight (inc. batteries)617 g | Wikipedia+1 |
| Weight (body only) | 617 gManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 BODY ONLY ... Approx. 1 lb 5.8 oz (617 g) | Sony |
| Dimensions | B&H+2 | |
| Weatherproofing | Wikipedia+1 | |
| Photo | ||
| Max ISO (native) | 25,600B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native in Manual Mode: 250 to 25,600 (125 to 51,200 Extended)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 ISO 250–25600 (expandable to ISO 125–51200)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 ISO range: 250-25,600 standardDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native ISO (maximum)25600Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: ISO 250–25600 (expandable to ISO 125–51200) | B&H+4 |
| Max ISO (with expansion) | 51,200B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native in Manual Mode: 250 to 25,600 (125 to 51,200 Extended)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 ISO 250–25600 (expandable to ISO 125–51200)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 expandable to 125-51,200DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Boosted ISO (maximum)51200Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 expandable to ISO 125–51200 | B&H+4 |
| Max still resolution | 6000 × 4000B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 6000×4000 (3:2)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Highest Resolution | 6000 x 4000DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Max resolution6000 × 4000 pxManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 L: 6,000 x 4,000 (24 M) | B&H+4 |
| Fastest shutter (mechanical) | None (electronic shutter only)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Shutter Type ... Electronic shutter | Sony |
| Fastest shutter (electronic) | 1/80000 sB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Electronic Shutter<br>1/80000 to 30 SecondsWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 30s – 1/80000sCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 electronic shutter that can shoot still images from 1/80,000 second to 30 secondsPress release · Read by agent · Firmware-enabled max with Exp. Value Expand on · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Allows the use of shutter speeds up to 1/80000 seconds at all aperture values when **Exp. Value Expand** is set to **On**Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: 1/80000 to 30 s, Bulb | B&H+3 |
| Slowest shutter | 30 sB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1/80000 to 30 SecondsWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 30s – 1/80000sCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 shutter speed range: 30-1/80,000 seconds, bulbManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: 1/80000 to 30 s, Bulb | B&H+3 |
| Max burst | 120 fpsB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Up to 120 fps at Maximum ResolutionWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Up to 120 fps (full-resolution JPG and/or 14-bit RAW output)Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 shoot at 120 frames per secondCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 burst shooting up to 120 frames per second in continuous modeManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Hi+: 120fps | B&H+4 |
| RAW bit depth | B&H+2 | |
| Still file formats | RAW 3JPEG 3HEIF 3B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, RawCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 JPEG and two HEIF formats ... RAW (Sony ARW 5.0)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant) | B&H+2 |
| Video | ||
| Movie capture formats | UHD 4K (3840×2160) @ 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p/100p/120p 2Full HD (1920×1080) @ 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p/100p/120p 2B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (30 to 600 Mb/s)<br>1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fpsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (200 Mbps) ... 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps) | B&H+1 |
| Max movie resolution | UHD 4K (3840×2160) @ 120pB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (30 to 600 Mb/s)<br>1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fpsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (200 Mbps) ... 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps) | B&H+1 |
| Recording formats | XAVC S 4XAVC HS 4XAVC S-I 4B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-BitCrutchfield · Read by agent · XAVC S-I also listed · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 XAVC HS (MPEG-4 HEVC/H.265 ...), or XAVC S (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ...)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 FormatXAVCS, XAVCHS, XAVCSIManufacturer · Read by agent · XAVC S-I listed in movie recording formats · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 | B&H+3 |
| Video bit depth | B&H+2 | |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-IIB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SDXC (UHS-II)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 support SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II) and CFexpress Type A cardsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A cardDisagrees: Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Dual multi slots: SDXC (UHS-II compatible) & CFexpress 2.0 Type A | B&H+2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 802.11acCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 dual band Wi-Fi (802.11ac)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band)) | B&H+3 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.0B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth] 5.0Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth® 5.0Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band)) | B&H+3 |
| GPS (built-in) | B&H+1 | |
| Ports | USB-C 4Micro-USB 2HDMI (Full) 2Microphone 3.5 mm 4Headphone 3.5 mm 4Flash sync (PC) 3Ethernet 4B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)...1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output...1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input...PC Sync Port...1x RJ45 Data OutputWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.5mm jack (headphone and mic terminals)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 high-speed micro USB interface ... full-size HDMI (Type A) output ... 3.5mm microphone input and 3.5mm headphone jack ... Ethernet jack ... USB-C portManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 HDMI connector (Type-A) ... LAN Terminal Yes ... Headphone Terminal Yes ... Mic Terminal Yes ... USB TYPE-C TERMINAL Yes ... MULTI/MICRO USB TERMINAL Yes ... Sync terminal Yes | B&H+3 |
| UVC/UAC webcam | Not stated by any source | |
| UVC/UAC max resolution | UHD 4K (3840×2160) @ 30p 1Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 (15p/30p) | Sony |
Sources
Every page read for this camera, and when it was scraped.
| B&H | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1794764-REG/sony_ilce_9m3_a9_iii_mirrorless_camera.html/specs | Nov 5, 2026 |
| eBay (used) | https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Sony+a9+III+body&_sacat=31388&LH_ItemCondition=3000&LH_BIN=1&_ipg=60&rt=nc | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MPB (used) | https://www.mpb.com/en-us/product/sony-a9-iii | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_%CE%B19_III | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Launch news | https://petapixel.com/2023/11/07/sony-announces-a9-iii-worlds-first-global-sensor-full-frame-camera/ | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Wex | https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-a9-iii-digital-camera-body-used-3347978/ | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Crutchfield | https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158ILCE9M3/Sony-Alpha-a9-III-no-lens-included.html | Nov 5, 2026 |
| DPReview | https://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/slrs/sony_a9iii/specifications | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Press release | https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/software/00341218 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-9-series/ilce-9m3/specifications | Nov 5, 2026 |