Sony a9 III ILCE-9M3 Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

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Sony Alpha 9 III ILCE-9M3 Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

The Alpha 9 III is a revolution in camera design tailored for sports and wildlife photography. This latest addition to the Alpha 9 series is a groundbreaking development, featuring a newly developed Exmor RS™ image sensor - the world’s first Full-frame stacked 24.6MP CMOS sensor to feature a global shutter system. Say good-bye to distortion in fast-moving scenes and witness zero viewfinder blackout during still image capture. Shoot continuous bursts at an astounding 120 frames per second with full AF and AE tracking. The Alpha 9 III AI processing unit ensures unparalleled subject recognition accuracy. It features a 1/80000 second maximum shutter speed for freezing fast objects, along with flash sync seamlessly at all shutter speeds up to the maximum 1/80000 second, eliminating the illumination drop-off seen with High-Speed Sync (HSS) and enabling you to capture challenging scenes. Experience the power of one frame. 

A New Technological Leap
Step into a new era of photography with the Alpha 9 III, featuring a newly developed Exmor RS™ image sensor that is the world’s first Full-Frame stacked 24.6MP CMOS sensor to feature a global shutter system. No more distortion in fast-paced scenes. This cutting-edge technology guarantees perfect shots every time, even in video. Shoot high-resolution 4K 120fps video without cropping, enabling precise angle previsualization. With 6K oversampling, it delivers exceptional 4K image quality. 

Capture all fleeting moments
Blackout-Free Continuous Shooting at up to 120 fps, ensuring no more missed shots, and with the AI processing unit, every subject is recognized and captured with stunning precision. Additionally, the new pre-capture feature and burst continuous shooting mode enables you to either speed up the frame rate or capture the action before you press the shutter button, all while preserving the option to shoot in RAW.

Fastest and most accurate Autofocus yet
In addition to Sony's exceptional AI-based AF, this camera now detects subjects' eyes from a distance, providing extra tools for professionals to capture uncompromisingly sharp shots. It's also paired with a 9.44 million-dot EVF and rapid refresh rates, that guarantee that your subjects stay in focus no matter how dynamic the scene. Experience sharper, clearer focus that extends beyond your expectations.

Lightning-Fast Shooting
For the first time, experience a blistering shutter speed of 1/80,000 second, enabling you to freeze moments that your eye couldn't perceive. What's more, the flash sync speed has been enhanced to match any shutter speed you wish to use. Unleash your portrait photography creativity even in broad daylight.

The Ultimate Professional Tool
The Alpha 9 III has been meticulously crafted with professionals in mind, focusing on both comfort and execution speed. This camera offers a robust and durable body design, featuring a new grip for enhanced handling. With a 4-axis multi-angle screen, new customizable buttons, and improved connectivity, it's designed to meet the demands of professional photographers.

  • A New Technological Leap
  • Capture all fleeting moments
  • Fastest and most accurate Autofocus yet
  • Lightning-Fast Shooting
  • The Ultimate Professional Tool

General

CAMERA TYPEInterchangeable lens digital camera
LENS MOUNTE-mount

Camera Section

SENSOR TYPE35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
NUMBER OF PIXELS (TOTAL)Approx. 25.2 megapixels
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)Still images: Approx. 24.6 megapixels max.,Movies: Approx. 20.3 megapixels max.1
OPTICAL LOW PASS FILTERYes
COLOR TEMPERATURE RANGE2500 K - 9900 K

Image Sensor

ANTI-DUST SYSTEMYes

Recording (still images)

RECORDING FORMATJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [3:2]35mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24 M), M: 3936 x 2632 (10 M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M)

Recording (movie)

VIDEO COMPRESSIONXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
AUDIO RECORDING FORMATLPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2, LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2

Recording system (movie)

MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K)3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):119.88p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):100p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):119.88p (280Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):100p (280Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (200Mbps / 100Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S 4K)3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):119.88p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):100p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):59.94p (150Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):50p (150Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):29.97p (100Mbps / 60Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100Mbps / 60Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):119.88p (280Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):100p (280Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (140Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (140Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S HD)1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):119.88p (100Mbps / 60Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):100p (100Mbps / 60Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):59.94p (50Mbps / 25Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):29.97p (50Mbps / 16Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):23.98p (50Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (50Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (50Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (50Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (50Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (50Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I 4K)3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (600Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (500Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (300Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (250Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (240Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I HD)1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (222Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (185Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (111Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (93Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (89Mbps)

Movie Functions

SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE)Yes
PROXY RECORDINGYes
TC / UBYes
RAW OUTPUTYes (HDMI)

Recording System

MEMORY CARD SLOTSLOT1: 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 card

Focus System

FOCUS TYPEFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
FOCUS POINTStill images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
FOCUS SENSITIVITY RANGEEV-5 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
RECOGNITION TARGET (STILL IMAGES)Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
RECOGNITION TARGET (MOVIES)Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
OTHER FEATURESAF Level for Crossing (Still), AF Track for Speed Change (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)
AF ILLUMINATORYes (with Built-in LED type)

Exposure Control

METERING TYPE1200-zone evaluative metering
METERING SENSITIVITYEV-5 to EV17 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
ISO SENSITIVITYStill images: ISO 250 - 25600 (expandable to ISO 125 - 51200), AUTO (ISO 250 - 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 250 - 25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 250 - 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
ANTI-FLICKER SHOOT.Yes

Viewfinder

TYPE1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED)
NUMBER OF DOTS9 437 184 dots
MAGNIFICATIONApprox. 0.90x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
DIOPTRE-4.0 to +3.0 m-1
EYE POINTApprox. 25 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard)
FINDER FRAME RATE SELECTIONNTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps / HIGHER 240fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps / HIGHER 200fps

LCD Screen

MONITOR TYPE8.0 cm (3.2-type) type TFT
TOUCH PANELYes
NUMBER OF DOTS2 095 104 dots
ADJUSTABLE ANGLEOpening Angles (approx.): Up 98 °, down 40 °, side 180 °, rotation 270 °

Other Features

OTHER FEATURESSoft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Auto Framing, Pre-Capture, Continuous Shooting Speed Boost, NR Shooting
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (STILL IMAGES)Approx. 2x
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (MOVIES)Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

Shutter

SHUTTER TYPEElectronic shutter
SHUTTER SPEEDStill images: 1/80000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
FLASH SYNC. SPEED1/80000 s, 1/500 s3

Image Stabilization

TYPEImage sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
COMPENSATION EFFECT8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
MODEStill images: On / Off, Movie: Dynamic active / Active / Standard / Off

Flash

TYPE-
CONTROLPre-flash TTL
FLASH COMPENSATION+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
EXTERNAL FLASH COMPATIBILITYSony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

Drive

CONTINUOUS DRIVE SPEED (APPROX. MAX.)Hi+: 120 fps4

Playback

MODESEnlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture

Accessibility

FUNCTIONSScreen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Multi-angle LCD screen, Custom function

Interface

PC INTERFACEMass-storage / MTP
MULTI / MICRO USB TERMINALYes5
USB TYPE-C TERMINALYes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
NFC-
SYNC TERMINALYes
WIRELESS LAN(BUILT-IN)Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))67
BLUETOOTHYes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band))
HDMI OUTPUTHDMI connector (Type-A), 3840 x 2160 (30p / 25p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p / 50p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit, 4672 x 2628 (59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p) , Raw 16bit
MULTI INTERFACE SHOEYes (with Digital Audio Interface)8
MIC TERMINALYes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
HEADPHONE TERMINALYes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
REMOTE CONTROL (WIRELESS)Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
LAN TERMINALYes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
FUNCTIONSFTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN, USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remo

USB Streaming

VIDEO DATA FORMATMJPEG,YUV4209
VIDEO RESOLUTION3840 x 2160 (15p / 30p),3840 x 2160 (12.5p / 25p),1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p),1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p),1280 x 720 (30p),1280 x 720 (25p)
AUDIO DATA FORMATLPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)

Audio

MICROPHONEBuilt-in, stereo, Built-in, voice memo
SPEAKERBuilt-in, monaural

Lens Compensation

SETTINGShading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)

Power

SUPPLIED BATTERYOne rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
BATTERY LIFE (STILL IMAGES)Approx. 400 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, ACTUAL RECORDING)Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, CONTINUOUS RECORDING)Approx. 145 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGEYes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
USB POWER SUPPLYYes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
POWER CONSUMPTION WITH LCD SCREENStill images: Approx. 4.8 W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.8 W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

Weight

BODY ONLYApprox. 617 g / Approx. 1 lb 5.8 oz

Weight

WEIGHT (WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED)Approx. 702 g / Approx. 1 lb 8.8 oz

Size & Weight

DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)Approx. 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm, Approx. 136.1 x 96.9 x 72.8 mm (from grip to monitor)/Approx. 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 3/8 inches, Approx. 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 inches (from grip to monitor)

Operating temparature

OPERATING TEMPERATURE0 - 40 ℃ / 32 - 104 °F