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Sony α9 III
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Lowest new

A$8,189

at Digidirect

Lowest used/refurb

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Compare with EOS R1
  • Full frame sensor: 24.6 MP, Global shutter stacked CMOS
  • In-body stabilisation: 8 stops, CIPA rating
  • Top video mode: 4K 120p, 10-bit internal
  • Subject-detection AF: 7 subject types, Human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, train, aircraft
  • Electronic viewfinder: 9.44M dots
  • Burst shooting: 120 fps, Electronic shutter
  • Weight with battery: 702 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed

Where to buy the α9 III in Australia

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Price around the world

Cheapest right here in Australia: about 12% under the price in Singapore, the next cheapest.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate.

Lowest new and used price of the α9 III in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States$6,599≈ A$9,483$4,695≈ A$6,747
United Kingdom——
Europe——
Australia(you)CheapestA$8,189—
SingaporeS$8,299≈ A$9,323—

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-16), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Price history

Price history starts the day we first price this product here; a chart appears after the second day.

Used: what it should be worth

No used α9 III listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

Low light & noise

5.9 µm pixels

24.6 MP on a full frame sensor, ISO up to 25,600

Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:

How it stacks up

  • 120 fps — faster bursts than 100% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 9.44M dots — a sharper viewfinder than 91% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 8 stops — more stabilisation than 71% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 530 shots — longer battery life than 64% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list

Compare the α9 III

vs Sony α9 II(predecessor)vs Canon EOS R1vs Canon EOS R3vs Nikon Z9

Suggested kit

The body and lenses that fit it natively, picked by focal range and price from our catalog. Lowest new price today in Australia.

Sony α9 IIIThe body.A$8,189
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSSSony's own standard zoom at a price that suits this body: 28–135mm covers rooms, street and portraits.A$2,528.59
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GMA bright f/1.4 prime for low light and soft backgrounds, at 50mm.A$1,599
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS IIReaches 70–200mm for sport, wildlife and faraway detail.A$2,670
TotalA$14,986.59

Lenses for the α9 III

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Reviews

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α9 III specifications

Overview

Type
Mirrorless
Announced
Nov 2023
US launch price
$5,999
Lens
Interchangeable

Sensor & image

Sensor size
Full frame
Sensor type
Global shutter stacked CMOS
Resolution
24.6 MP
Native ISO
250–25,600
In-body stabilisation
Yes, 8 stops

Speed & autofocus

Burst (mechanical)
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Burst (electronic)
120 fps
Fastest shutter (mech.)
—
Fastest shutter (elec.)
1/80,000s
AF points
759
Subject detection
Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Vehicle, Train, Aircraft

Video

Max resolution
4K
4K frame rate
120p
10-bit internal
Yes
Internal raw video
No
Mic input
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes

Viewfinder & screen

Viewfinder
Electronic, 9.44M dots
Rear screen
3.2", 2.10M dots
Screen articulation
Multi-angle (tilt + flip)
Touchscreen
Yes

Body & battery

Weight (with battery)
702 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)
136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Battery (CIPA shots)
530
Card slots
2 · CFexpress A / SD UHS-II + CFexpress A / SD UHS-II
USB-C
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

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