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Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B L2 Black
Its 12.9MP full-frame sensor prioritizes exceptional low-light performance and clean 4K video over sheer resolution. The bundled FE 24-70mm lens adds immediate versatility for run-and-gun shooting right out of the box. This camera is best for dedicated videographers and streamers who need reliable, high-quality footage and can forgo in-body stabilization and weather sealing.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 12.9MP full-frame
Video 4K
19 Overall Score
Price $5,796
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)
- Below average sensor (8th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.9 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B L2 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Canon EOS R R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.9MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.1MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 75 | 10 | 120 | 12 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 721 | 511 | 907 | 822 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B L2 | 35.3 | 38.1 | 35.2 | 32 | 61.3 | 8.2 | 46 | 28 | 60.3 | 4 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Canon EOS R R3 Compare | 98.9 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 83.2 | 95.9 | 51.5 | 46 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 84.5 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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