Sony Alpha 9 MK III

General
CAMERA TYPE Interchangeable lens digital camera
LENS MOUNT E-mount
Camera Section
SENSOR TYPE 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
NUMBER OF PIXELS (TOTAL) Approx. 25.2 megapixels
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE) Still images: Approx. 24.6 megapixels max
Movies: Approx. 20.3 megapixels max.1
OPTICAL LOW PASS FILTER Yes
COLOR TEMPERATURE RANGE 2500 K – 9900 K
Image Sensor
ANTI-DUST SYSTEM Yes
Recording (still images)
RECORDING FORMAT JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant)
RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [3:2] 35mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24 M)
M: 3936 x 2632 (10 M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M)
Recording (movie)
VIDEO COMPRESSION XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2, LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2
Recording system (movie)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit)
(Approx.):119.88p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.)
100p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.)
50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit)
(Approx.)
119.88p (280Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):100p (280Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (200Mbps /
100Mbps),3840 x 2160
(4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):119.88p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):100p
(200Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):59.94p (150Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):50p (150Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit)
(Approx.):29.97p
(100Mbps / 60Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):23.98p
(100Mbps / 60Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):119.88p (280Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):100p (280Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (200Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit)
(Approx.):29.97p (140Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (140Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):119.88p (100Mbps / 60Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit)
(Approx.):100p
(100Mbps / 60Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):59.94p (50Mbps / 25Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):50p (50Mbps /
25Mbps),1920 x 1080
(4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):29.97p (50Mbps / 16Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit)
(Approx.):23.98p (50Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (50Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (50Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit)
(Approx.):29.97p (50Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (50Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (50Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (600Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p
(500Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (300Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (250Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit)
(Approx.):23.98p (240Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (222Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p
(185Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (111Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (93Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (89Mbps)
Movie Functions
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE) Yes
PROXY RECORDING Yes
TC / UB Yes
RAW OUTPUT Yes (HDMI)
Recording System
MEMORY CARD SLOT SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card
SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card
Focus System
FOCUS TYPE Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
FOCUS POINT Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
FOCUS SENSITIVITY RANGE EV-5 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
RECOGNITION TARGET (STILL IMAGES) Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
RECOGNITION TARGET (MOVIES) Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
OTHER FEATURES AF Level for Crossing (Still), AF Track for Speed Change (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie)
AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)
AF ILLUMINATOR Yes (with Built-in LED type)
Exposure Control
METERING TYPE 1200-zone evaluative metering
METERING SENSITIVITY EV-5 to EV17 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
ISO SENSITIVITY Still images: ISO 250 – 25600 (expandable to ISO 125 – 51200), AUTO (ISO 250 – 12800, selectable lower limit and upper
limit
Movies: ISO 250 – 25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 250 – 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
ANTI-FLICKER SHOOT Yes
Viewfinder
TYPE 1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED)
NUMBER OF DOTS 9 437 184 dots
MAGNIFICATION Approx. 0.90x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
DIOPTRE -4.0 to +3.0 m-1
EYE POINT Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard)
FINDER FRAME RATE SELECTION NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps / HIGHER 240fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps / HIGHER 200fps
LCD Screen
MONITOR TYPE 8.0 cm (3.2-type) type TFT
TOUCH PANEL Yes
NUMBER OF DOTS 2 095 104 dots
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE Opening Angles (approx.): Up 98 °, down 40 °, side 180 °, rotation 270 °
Other Features
OTHER FEATURES Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Auto Framing
Pre-Capture, Continuous Shooting Speed Boost, NR Shooting
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (STILL IMAGES) Approx. 2x
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (MOVIES) Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Shutter
SHUTTER TYPE Electronic shutter
SHUTTER SPEED Still images: 1/80000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
FLASH SYNC. SPEED 1/80000 s, 1/500 s3
Image Stabilization
TYPE Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
COMPENSATION EFFECT 8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
MODE Still images: On / Off, Movie: Dynamic active / Active / Standard / Off
Flash
TYPE –
CONTROL Pre-flash TTL
FLASH COMPENSATION +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
EXTERNAL FLASH COMPATIBILITY Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor
for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Drive
CONTINUOUS DRIVE SPEED (APPROX. MAX.) Hi+: 120 fps4
Playback
MODES Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
Accessibility
FUNCTIONS Screen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus
Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Multi-angle LCD screen, Custom function
Interface
PC INTERFACE Mass-storage / MTP
MULTI / MICRO USB TERMINAL Yes5
USB TYPE-C TERMINAL Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
NFC –
SYNC TERMINAL Yes
WIRELESS LAN（BUILT-IN） Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))67
BLUETOOTH Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band))
HDMI OUTPUT HDMI connector (Type-A), 3840 x 2160 (30p / 25p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p / 50p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i / 50i)
YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit, 4672 x 2628 (59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p) , Raw 16bit
MULTI INTERFACE SHOE Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)8
MIC TERMINAL Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
HEADPHONE TERMINAL Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
REMOTE CONTROL (WIRELESS) Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
LAN TERMINAL Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
FUNCTIONS FTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN, USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote
USB Streaming
VIDEO DATA FORMAT MJPEG,YUV4209
VIDEO RESOLUTION 3840 x 2160 (15p / 30p),3840 x 2160 (12.5p / 25p),1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p)
1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p),1280 x 720 (30p),1280 x 720 (25p)
AUDIO DATA FORMAT LPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)
Audio
MICROPHONE Built-in, stereo, Built-in, voice memo
SPEAKER Built-in, monaural
Lens Compensation
SETTING Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Power
SUPPLIED BATTERY One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
BATTERY LIFE (STILL IMAGES) Approx. 400 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, ACTUAL RECORDING) Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, CONTINUOUS RECORDING) Approx. 145 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
USB POWER SUPPLY Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
POWER CONSUMPTION WITH LCD SCREEN Still images: Approx. 4.8 W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Movies: Approx. 6.8 W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Weight
BODY ONLY Approx. 617 g / Approx. 1 lb 5.8 oz
Weight WEIGHT (WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED)
Approx. 702 g / Approx. 1 lb 8.8 oz
Size & Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) Approx. 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm
Approx. 136.1 x 96.9 x 72.8 mm (from grip to monitor)/Approx. 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 3
3/8 inches
Approx. 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 inches (from grip to monitor)
Operating temparature
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 – 40 ℃