Sony Alpha a9 III Black 2024
The 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor in a mirrorless body weighs 2699g and omits both stabilization and weather sealing. Its unspecified autofocus and video capabilities limit versatility, but the full-frame chip remains a draw for pure stills. Scoring 20.6 in photography, this camera suits only those who prioritize full-frame resolution over every modern convenience.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
Weight 2699 g
19 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Build
| Weight | 2.7 kg / 6.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a9 III | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2699 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a9 III | 36 | 39.8 | 63.9 | 33.9 | 23.9 | 55.5 | 46.7 | 30 | 21.2 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65.1 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.5 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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