Sony A1 III
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Our editorial take on the Sony A1 III
The Sony A1 III is a rumored flagship mirrorless camera expected to succeed the groundbreaking A1, pushing stacked-sensor technology into new territory. With a 50.1-megapixel full-frame Exmor RS CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor, it targets professionals who need both resolution and speed. The spec sheet is formidable: 30 fps with the electronic shutter, 8K video recording with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal capture and 4K at 120p, plus 5.5 stops of 5-axis IBIS. The autofocus system features 759 phase-detection points and an expanded subject-detection suite covering humans, animals, birds, insects, and various vehicles.
At a launch price of $6,199.99, the A1 III sits firmly in the high-end professional category, competing directly with flagship bodies from Canon and Nikon. Dual card slots supporting both CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SD cards, Ethernet connectivity, and a high-resolution electronic viewfinder with over 9 million dots round out the feature set. The mechanical shutter offers flash sync up to 1/400 second in full-frame mode, an uncommon advantage for studio work. This camera is built for pros who can't compromise on speed, resolution, or video capability.
- 50.1-megapixel stacked sensor delivers both high resolution and 30 fps burst speed
- 8K video with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording and 4K 120p
- Advanced subject detection covering seven categories including insects and vehicles
- 5.5 stops of IBIS and dual CFexpress Type A/SD card slots
- Exceptionally fast 1/400 s mechanical flash sync in full-frame mode
- $6,199.99 launch price puts it out of reach for most enthusiasts
- CFexpress Type A cards are more expensive and less common than Type B
Synthesized by Geared editors from early expert reviews.
The latest rumors
Ranked by source credibility. We surface what's credible, flag what's speculative.
Industry contact says the body-only price will exceed $7K — pricing pressure from Z9 II likely held it back from going higher.
Stacked sensor, 8K60, redesigned grip and a price hike rumored from multiple supply-chain leaks.
Trusted source says Sony will announce the A1 III at CP+ with shipments starting April.
Hugh walks through the latest leaked spec sheet.
A trusted source claims the A1 III will use a new stacked 60MP sensor.
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Specs
- Weather Sealing
- Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and water resistant.
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2
- Raw Video
- External, ProRes RAW
- Log Profiles
- S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG
- Internal Codecs
- XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/240p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 600 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 8K
- Ethernet
- Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
- Flash Sync Speed Electrical
- 1/200 s (35 mm full frame), 1/250 s (APS-C)
- Flash Sync Speed Mechanical
- 1/400 s (35 mm full frame), 1/500 s (APS-C)
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm)
- Sensor Type
- 35-mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
- Image Processor
- BIONZ XR
- Effective Megapixels
- 50.1 megapixels
- Launch Price Usd
- 6199.99
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 100-32000 equivalent
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100-32000 (expanded to ISO 50-102400)
- Continuous Shooting
- 30 fps e-shutter, 10 fps mechanical
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/32000 to 30 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb
- Viewfinder
- 1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (color), 9 437 184 dots, 0.90x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT, 1,440,000 dots, Up by Approx. 107 degrees, Down by Approx. 41 degrees
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Sony E
- Usb
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) Type-C
- Hdmi
- Yes
- Audio Io
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output, 1x 3.5 mm Stereo minijack (Mic Terminal)
- Wireless
- Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0, Wi-Fi
- Card Slots
- 2x Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II-compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 5.5 stops
- Af Points
- 759 points (phase-detection AF)
- Af System
- Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
- Af Low Light
- EV-4
- Subject Detection
- Human, Animal, Bird, Insects, Cars, Trains, Airplanes
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