Testseek.co.uk have collected 238 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A7R 3 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A7R 3.
December 2017
(90%)
238 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
845 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Sharp images with plenty of detail and exceptional dynamic range
Much improved new battery with 650-single-shot-life
Lovely electronic viewfinder
Very respectable high-speed performance
Customisable 'My Menu' for direct access to most used controls
10fps at 42.2MP
Advanced 5-axis IS system
Large and bright EVF
Fast AF performance
Improved handling
Phenomenal image quality in almost any situation
Extremely fast and responsive
Compact
Lightweight design with well-placed controls
Superb electronic viewfinder
In-body image stabilisation gives sharper images with any lens
Fast burst mode and autofocus
Superb all-round video and still quality
Lengthy battery life
693-point AF system
10fps burst shooting
Uncropped 4K video
15-stop dynamic range
5-axis image stabilization
Compact and durable body
42.2MP at 10fps
5-axis IS system
Fast autofocus
Amazing image quality
Brilliant battery life that lasts for 650 shots
Huge variety of interchangeable lenses
The editors didn't like
Still takes a while to work your way around the camera
LCD touchscreen lacks some functionality
Some buttons/dials are not the easiest to control
Still uncomfortable to hold with larger lenses
Battery life could still be better
Limited touchscreen control
Only one SD slot supports UHS-II cards
AF area is invisible when moved using the joystick
Rear screen only tilts up or down
Handgrip too close to the lens for shooting with gloves
Stick with lenses sold by Sony, be they branded Sony or Zeiss, for the best results as you expect. Sony's G and GM lenses are especially excellent in every way on the A7R III.Adapting lenses of other brands, even though these lenses may be state-of-the-ar...
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Battery life, RAW file versatility, Autofocus, Thank you for finally adding in a joystick, Nice ergonomics, Build quality,
I really wish that Pixel Shift images didn't need to be edited in Sony's own software, Sony has this weird problem where you'll tell it to white balance to one temperature but then it imports at another
"Oh dear." is what I literally said to myself while sick in bed at the W Hotel when Sony announced the Sony a7 III. My expression came from watching Sally Watson's Live Stream was more of a commentary on the fact that Sony is calling the Sony a7 III the "...
It's clear that the Sony A7R III has a high-performing sensor that's capable of capturing images with a broad range of color and tone, while keeping noise well under control.However, comparing the A7R III sensor to the Nikon D850's reveals the advantage t...
Hybrid stills and video shooters, photographers looking for a versatile tool for a wide range of subjects in a compact package
42.4MP image sensor offers great resolution and dynamic range, Increased overall speed and responsiveness, Vastly improved battery life, Dual SD card slots, Meaningful ergonomic improvements such as AF joystick, deeper grip, Improved JPEG color, Improved
It's fair to say that the Sony a7R III is a great option for an incredibly wide variety of photographers. Offering great image quality, fast burst shooting speeds, high quality 4K video and a reasonably compact package, it's an incredibly well-rounded off...
10fps at 42.2MP, Fast AF performance, Improved dynamic range
Limited touchscreen control, Battery life could be better, No XQD card slot
With a faster processing system, dynamic range improved over the mark II, a bigger battery and some sensible tweaks to the design layout, the Sony a7R III is a very capable and versatile shooter that's snappier than its predecessor...
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