Sony α7 III + FE 28-70mm Kit (ILCE-7M3K)
24.2MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS / BIONZ X
₹1,29,000 – ₹1,82,490 Comparisons 
Sony a7 III vs a7 IV in 2026: is the older camera still worth buying?
Short answer: the Sony a7 III is still worth buying in 2026 if you mainly take photos and want the cheapest dual-slot full-frame kit. Choose the a7 IV if you shoot serious video, want more resolution, or are buying a camera to keep for many years.
What’s different
| Sony a7 III | Sony a7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price (Oct 2026) | from ₹1.29 lakh with 28-70mm | ₹1.82 lakh body |
| Sensor | 24MP | 33MP |
| Autofocus | Eye AF, tracking | Real-time tracking, better subject recognition |
| Video | 4K 30p 8-bit | 4K 60p (crop), 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Cinetone |
| Screen | Tilting | Fully articulating |
| Card slots | 2 × SD | CFexpress A / SD + SD |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
When the a7 III is the smart buy
- Your budget is about ₹1.3–1.6 lakh including lenses.
- You shoot weddings and portraits as a photographer, not a filmmaker.
- You’d rather own a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 or an 85mm f/1.8 than a newer body.
When to choose the a7 IV
- You deliver graded wedding films or YouTube content: 10-bit colour matters.
- You crop heavily or print large: 33MP helps.
- You vlog or shoot at odd angles: the flip-out screen helps.
Either way
Carry a spare NP-FZ100 and fast cards. Read best full-frame under ₹2 lakh and best wedding camera under ₹1.5 lakh.
Frequently asked questions
01Is the Sony a7 III still good in 2026?
Yes for photography and 8-bit 4K video. It focuses well, handles low light and has dual card slots. Its menus, screen and video colour depth are older than the a7 IV's.
02What are the main upgrades in the a7 IV?
33MP sensor, improved tracking autofocus, 10-bit 4:2:2 video with S-Cinetone, a flip-out screen, better menus and a CFexpress Type A / SD combo slot.
03Should I buy the a7 III and spend the difference on a lens?
If you mainly take photos, yes: an a7 III with a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 beats an a7 IV with a slow kit lens in low light.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp with your budget and what you shoot, or visit our Paldi store for a live demo.
In this guide
Gear we mentioned.
Sony Alpha a7 IV
33MP full-frame Exmor R BSI / BIONZ XR
₹1,81,990 – ₹1,99,990
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sony E / Nikon Z (full-frame) / 28-75 mm
₹78,990 – ₹80,990
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 (SEL85F18)
Sony E (full-frame) / 85 mm
₹49,990 – ₹59,990
Sony NP-FZ100 Battery
2280 mAh, 7.2 V / a7 III/IV, a7C/a7C II, a6600/a6700, ZV-E10 II, FX30, FX3, a1, a9 II
₹7,490 – ₹8,990