The Sony a9 III is a mirrorless camera with the world's first Global Shutter, designed for sports, wildlife, photojournalism and more. With its advanced sensor technology, this camera rises above the norm for full-frame imaging. It offers the capability of continuous raw shooting at up to 120 fps and flash synchronization up to the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second. The combination of the 24.6MP sensor, the powerful BIONZ XR processor and Sony's AI Processing Unit results in a responsive and reliable camera system that meets expectations for those looking for solid performance.

The α9 III's Global Shutter sensor provides distortion-free image expression in both video and stills. This makes it easy for creators to shoot images of landscapes from a fast-moving car, for example. This camera is the first in Sony's Alpha series that can record 4K 120p video at a high frame rate without cropping. In addition, it is possible to capture high-resolution 4K 60p video with 6K oversampling with the α9 III.

Supplied accessories

2x Sony NP-FZ100 battery V3
1x Sony NP-FZ100 battery charger
2x CFexpress (type A) card 80GB 700MB/s
1x CFexpress (type A) Card Reader + USB C > USB A cable
1x Sony E Bodycap
1x Sony A9 III - Bag

Top specs

24.6MP Full-Frame Global Shutter Sensor
Up to 120 fps Cont. Shooting with AF/AE
Flash Sync at up to 1/80,000 Sec.
4K 120p 10-bit Video; S-Log3 & S-Cinetone
8-Stop 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization

Imaging

Lens Mount	Sony E
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 25.2 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel
Image Sensor	35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Crop Factor	1x
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter	No
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Electronic Global Shutter
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

Still Image Capture

Image Sizes	3:2 24 MP (6000 x 4000) 10 MP (3936 x 2632) 6 MP (3008 x 2000)
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Image File Format	HEIF, JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth	14-Bit

Video Capture

Internal Recording Modes	XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit 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

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
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

Monitor

Display Size	3.2"
Resolution	2,095,104 Dot
Display Type	4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

Type	Built-In Electronic (OLED)
Size	0.64"
Resolution	9,437,184 Dot
Eye Point	25 mm
Magnification	Approx. 0.9x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Autofocus Points	Photo Phase Detection: 759 Video Phase Detection: 627
Autofocus Sensitivity	-5 to +20 EV

Flash

Built-In Flash/Light	No
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

Environmental

Operating Temperature

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

General

Battery Type	1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 400 Shots)
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)

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Supplied accessories

2x Sony NP-FZ100 battery V3
1x Sony NP-FZ100 battery charger
2x CFexpress (type A) card 80GB 700MB/s
1x CFexpress (type A) Card Reader + USB C > USB A cable
1x Sony E Bodycap
1x Sony A9 III - Bag

Top specs

24.6MP Full-Frame Global Shutter Sensor
Up to 120 fps Cont. Shooting with AF/AE
Flash Sync at up to 1/80,000 Sec.
4K 120p 10-bit Video; S-Log3 & S-Cinetone
8-Stop 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization

Imaging

Lens Mount	Sony E
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 25.2 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel
Image Sensor	35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Crop Factor	1x
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter	No
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Electronic Global Shutter
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

Still Image Capture

Image Sizes	3:2 24 MP (6000 x 4000) 10 MP (3936 x 2632) 6 MP (3008 x 2000)
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Image File Format	HEIF, JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth	14-Bit

Video Capture

Internal Recording Modes	XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit 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

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
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

Monitor

Display Size	3.2"
Resolution	2,095,104 Dot
Display Type	4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

Type	Built-In Electronic (OLED)
Size	0.64"
Resolution	9,437,184 Dot
Eye Point	25 mm
Magnification	Approx. 0.9x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Autofocus Points	Photo Phase Detection: 759 Video Phase Detection: 627
Autofocus Sensitivity	-5 to +20 EV

Flash

Built-In Flash/Light	No
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

Environmental

Operating Temperature

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

General

Battery Type	1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 400 Shots)
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)

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