The α7R III was recently announced as the winner of this year’s Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) award for the Best Professional High Resolution Mirrorless camera so it should be no surprise that we’ve nominated it for an Editor’s Choice award.

The best camera that Sony has ever made. This one goes toe to toe with Canon or Nikon’s finest.

42.2MP at 10fps, 5-axis IS system, Fast autofocus

Battery could be better

Quite simply, the Sony A7R III is a ludicrously brilliant camera, and one of the very best on the market.

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

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

The Sony Alpha A7R III is not only the most well-rounded mirrorless camera you can buy today, but one of the best cameras out there right now.

10fps at 42.2MP, Advanced 5-axis IS system, Large and bright EVF, Fast AF performance, Improved handling

Battery life could still be better, Limited touchscreen control, Only one SD slot supports UHS-II cards

The A7R III is the most well-balanced Sony camera to date, offering a compelling mix of resolution, speed and size that also makes it one of the best cameras that we've ever reviewed, be that mirrorless or DSLR.

Sony hits the prosumer sweet spot with its latest full-frame camera

Fast burst mode and autofocus, Superb all-round video and still quality, Lengthy battery life

Large body by CSC standards, Screen tilts but doesn’t flip

BIONZ X processing engines are some of the best ones on the market when it comes to speed and power. This Sony a7R III makes the image processing go up to 1.8x faster than other cameras, which is outstanding.

Great 4K HDR video recording with editing and viewing, Great low light results with an ISO range from 100 to 32000, Ultra-fast autofocus with up to 10fps with continuous tracking, 42.4 MP sensor for amazing photos with great clarity and detail, Fast image processing with a BIONZ X processing engine...

No touch capture, Defective sensor in some products

EDITOR'S NOTE : we originally published this page as a preview before uploading our full review in April of 2018, but we are republishing and updating this review in May of 2019 after the release of Firmware V3.0 . Our earlier First Impressions review remains available HERE . The Good.

42.4 MP image sensor for high resolution 15-stop dynamic range Impressively fast AF system with smooth, natural transitions Excellent Real-Time Eye AF AF joystick offers convenience when adjusting focus area 10fps burst shooting Great IBIS Sleek, solid built body with ergonomic design Wide ISO range...

Subject tracking could be better in some situations Only one card slot supports UHD -II Can lag when writing, especially after continuous shooting Buffer can get in the way of shooting Main menu overly comprehensive and not user-friendly Touchscreen functionality is not very useful

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 offering.

Hybrid stills and video shooters, photographers looking for a versatile tool for a wide range of subjects in a compact package.

Those that need the absolute best in autofocus tracking, those that require even faster burst speeds.

The new Sony A7R III might not be as groundbreaking as its predecessor but it’s still one of the best cameras—mirrorless or otherwise—we’ve ever tested. The biggest difference between the A7R III and the previous model boils down to one main thing: speed. This cannot be overstated.

Scorecard, + Impressive resolution results, + Extremely fast overall, + 10 fps burst shooting helps capture action, + Improved battery life

- Slightly less dynamic range than previous model, - Only basic weather sealing, - Limited touch capability on rear screen