Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
The Sony A7R III is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, high resolution, and advanced autofocus, with many users noting a significant upgrade from previous cameras. It is considered a great value for professional work, though some mention the need for more frequent firmware updates and minor concerns about overheating during setup. Overall, it is highly recommended for both stills and video.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- High resolution 42MP sensor
- Advanced autofocus system
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Needs more frequent firmware updates
- Potential overheating during setup
- No 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
- Limited flash sync speed (1/250)
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
The Nikon 40mm f/2 SE lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight design, and fast autofocus, making it a favorite for everyday and street photography. Users appreciate the beautiful rendering and value for money, though some note it is not as sharp as the S-line lenses and lacks a lens hood. A few complaints mention misleading packaging and a back-focus issue, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast autofocus
- Beautiful image rendering
- Great value for money
- Ideal for street photography
Cons
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- No lens hood included
- Back-focus issue reported
- Misleading packaging (non-SE version sent)
- Slower autofocus compared to 28mm SE
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7R III | Nikon NIKKOR Z20121 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 42.400001525878906 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 399Contrast Detection: 425 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 12 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | — |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
- Strong af (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.