Sony α9 III
Sony
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Buy on Amazon$6,798 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the Sony α9 III
The Sony α9 III is a full-frame mirrorless camera with a global shutter sensor, so fast motion records without rolling distortion. At a tracked $6,798 it sits at the top of a $6,398 to $6,798 range since August 12, 2026, so wait for a dip.
It has 24.6MP, bursts up to 120 fps, a 1/80,000 second top shutter speed and 4K video. The design is aimed at fast stills more than long streams. It uses Sony E-mount lenses and weighs 1.6 pounds. A real camera needs a capture card for OBS. Retailer rating is 4.6 across 18 ratings.
- Global shutter avoids rolling distortion
- 4K video listed
- Sony E-mount lens range
- Tracked $400 above its low
- Only 18 retailer ratings
- Needs a capture card for OBS
Streamers reported to use it
Specs
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 24.6 mp |
| Form Factor | Mirrorless |
| Effective Still Resolution | 24.6 mp |
| Special Feature | World's First Global Shutter System |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
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