Sony a7S III vs Sony a1 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Sony a7S III | Sony a1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 | January 2021 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | BIONZ XR |
| Resolution | 12.1 MP | 50.1 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 4240×2832 | 8640×5760 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame) | 35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 8.4µ | 4.16µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | No |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 80 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 102,400 | ISO 32,000 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 40-409,600 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | Yes |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | No |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 10 FPS | 10 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 10 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | None | Compressed raw at 30 FPS (uncompressed and lossless compressed raw at 20 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | Over 1000 frames (10 FPS) | 155 frames (30 FPS), 238 frames (20 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 759 | 759 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -6 EV | -4 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/400 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 16 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | Yes, externally | Yes, externally |
| 8K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 30 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 240 FPS | 240 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.1x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop) | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 780 min | 780 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) |
| Slot 2 Type | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.44 million dots | 1.44 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.90x | 0.90x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9.44 million dots | 9.44 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 510 frames | 430 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 600 frames | 530 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 699 g (1.54 lbs.) | 737 g (1.62 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 3.3″) | 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 3.3″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $3500 (Check Current Price) | $6500 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Sony a7S III Used Prices | Sony a1 Used Prices |
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