Specifications

1 model

1 model
ILCE-9M3
Summary
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
General
CAMERA TYPE::newalphaCameratype
Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens Mount::lensmounTnewalpha
E-mount
Camera Section
SENSOR TYPE::diCameraSectionSensortype
35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
NUMBER OF PIXELS (Total)::diCameraSectionNumberofpixelsTotal
Approx. 25.2 megapixels
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)::newAplhaNumberofpixels(effective)
Still images: Approx. 24.6 megapixels max.,Movies: Approx. 20.3 megapixels max.[[F_DI0209]]
OPTICAL LOW PASS FILTER::alphaOpticallowpassfilternew
Yes
COLOR TEMPERATURE RANGE::alphaColortemperaturerangeneww
2500 K - 9900 K
Image Sensor
Anti-Dust System::newAlphaAntiDustSystem
Yes
Recording (still images)
RECORDING FORMAT::diRecordingstillimagesRecordingformat
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]::diRecordingstillimagesImagesizepixels32
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::diRecordingmovieVideocompression
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT::diRecordingmovieAudiorecordingformat
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
Recording System (movie)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K)::diMovierecordingformatxavchs4K
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)::newaplhAformatXavcs4K
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)::newAplhaMovierecordingformat(xavcshd)
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)::newAplhaMovierecordingformat(xavcsI4K)
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)::newAlphaMovierecordingformat(xavcsIhd)
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)::diMovieFunctionSqmotionshootingframerate
Yes
PROXY RECORDING::newaplhaProxyrecording
Yes
TC / UB::newAplhaTc/ub
Yes
RAW OUTPUT::newAlphaRawoutput
Yes (HDMI)
Recording System
Memory Card Slot::newAlphaMemoryCardSlot
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::diFocusSystemFocustype
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
FOCUS POINT::newAplhaFocuspoint
Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
FOCUS SENSITIVITY RANGE::diFocusSystemFocussensitivityrange
EV-5 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
RECOGNITION TARGET (STILL IMAGES)::newAlphaRecognitiontarget(stillimages)
Auto, Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
RECOGNITION TARGET (MOVIES)::newAlphaRecognitiontarget(movies)
Auto, Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
OTHER FEATURES::newALphaOtherfeatures
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::afilluminatoRnewAlpha
Yes (with Built-in LED type)
Exposure Control
METERING TYPE::newAlphaMeteringtype
1200-zone evaluative metering
METERING SENSITIVITY::newAlphameteringsensitivity
EV-5 to EV17 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION::neWalpphaExposurecompensation
+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
ISO SENSITIVITY::isosensitivitYnewnewalpha
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.::antiFlickershooTnewnewalpha
Yes
Viewfinder
TYPE::typEnewnewalpha
1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED)
Number of Dots::newAlphaNumberOfDots
9 437 184 dots
Magnification::newAlphaMagnification
Approx. 0.90x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
DIOPTRE::diViewfinderDioptre
-4.0 to +3.0 m-1
Eye Point::newAlphaEyePoint
Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard)
Finder Frame Rate Selection::newAlphaFinderFrameRateSelection
NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps / HIGHER 240fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps / HIGHER 200fps
LCD Screen
Monitor Type::aAlphaLcdScreenType
8.0 cm (3.2-type) type TFT
TOUCH PANEL::diLcdScreenTouchpanel
Yes
Number of Dots::newAlphaScreenTypeNumberOfDots
2 095 104 dots
Adjustable Angle::newAlphaAdjustableAngle
Opening Angles (approx.): Up 98 °, down 40 °, side 180 °, rotation 270 °
Other Features
OTHER FEATURES::alphanewOtherfeatures
Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Auto Framing, Pre-Capture, Continuous Shooting Speed Boost, NR Shooting, Vertical Display
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (STILL IMAGES)::diOtherFeaturesClearimagezoom
Approx. 2x
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (MOVIES)::diOtherFeaturesClearimagezoom2
Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Shutter
Shutter Type::newAlphaShutterShutterType
Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed::newAlphaShutterSpeed
Still images: 1/80000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
Flash Sync. Speed::newAlphaFlashSyncSpeed
1/80000 s, 1/500 s
Image Stabilization
Type::newAlphaImageStabilizationType
Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect::newAlphaCompensationEffect
8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
MODE::diImageStabilizationMode
Still images: On / Off, Movie: Dynamic active / Active / Standard / Off
Flash
TYPE::typEflashnewalpha
-
CONTROL::controLnewalphanew
Pre-flash TTL
FLASH COMPENSATION::flashcompensatioNnewnewalpha
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
EXTERNAL FLASH COMPATIBILITY::diFlashExternalflashcompatibility
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.)::aAlphaDriveContinuesShooting
Hi+: 120 fps
Playback
MODES::diPlaybackModes
Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
Accessibility
FUNCTIONS::alphaFunctionsneww
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::diInterfacePcinterface
Mass-storage / MTP
MULTI / MICRO USB TERMINAL::diInterfaceMultimicrousbterminal
Yes
USB TYPE-C TERMINAL::newusvtypecterminal
Yes (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
NFC::newAlphaNfCnew
-
Sync Terminal::newAlphaSyncTerminal
Yes
WIRELESS LAN (BUILT-IN)::newwirelesslan
Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))
Bluetooth::newAlphaBluetooth
Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band))
HDMI OUTPUT::newcompactHdmioutput
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::newAlphaMultiInterfaceShoe
Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
Mic Terminal::newAlphaMicTerminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Headphone Terminal::newAlphaHeadphoneTerminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
REMOTE CONTROL (WIRELESS)::newAplhaRemotecontrol(wireless)
Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
LAN Terminal::newAlphaLanTerminalnew
Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
FUNCTIONS::newAlphaInterfaceFunctions
FTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN, USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote
USB Streaming
VIDEO DATA FORMAT::newvideodataformat
MJPEG,YUV420
VIDEO RESOLUTION::newvideosresolution
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::newaudiodataformat
LPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)
Audio
Microphone::newAlphaMicrophone
Built-in, stereo, Built-in, voice memo
Speaker::newAlphaSpeaker
Built-in, monaural
Lens Compensation
SETTING::diLensCompensationSetting
Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Power
SUPPLIED BATTERY::diPowerSuppliedbattery
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images)::aAlphaPowerBattLifeCsi
Approx. 400 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)::newAlphaBatteryLifeMovieMarkerActualRec
Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)::newAlphaBatteryLifeMovieMarkerContisRec
Approx. 145 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal Battery Charge::newAlphaInternalBatteryCharge
Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
USB POWER SUPPLY::diPowerUsbpowersupply
Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
Power consumption with LCD screen::newAlphaPowerconsumptionwithLcDscreen
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)
Size & Weight
WEIGHT (WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED)::diWeightwithbatteryandmemorycardincluded
Approx. 702 g / Approx. 1 lb 8.8 oz
BODY ONLY::newALphaBodyonly
Approx. 617 g / Approx. 1 lb 5.8 oz
Dimensions (W x H x D)::aAlphaSizeWeightDimensions
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::newAplhaOperatingtemperature
0 - 40 ℃ / 32 - 104 °F
Supplied Accesory
WHAT'S IN THE BOX::diSuppliedAccessoryWhatsinthebox
Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Battery Charger BC-QZ1, Power cord,Cable Protector, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup