Lens
Lens MountSony E-mount lenses
Lens CompatibilitySony E-mount lenses
Sensor
Sensor Type35 mmSensor Type35 mm full frame (35.8 x 23.9mm) Exmor™ CMOS sensorNumber Of Pixels (Effective)24.3MP
Number of Pixels (total)Approx. 24.7 megapixelsImage Sensor Aspect Ratio3:2Anti-Dust SystemCharge protection coating on
Optical Filter and ultrasonic
vibration mechanism
Recording (still images)
Recording Format (Still images)JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0Exif Ver.2.3MPF Baseline compliant)RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)Image Size (pixels), 3:235mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24M)M: 3936 x 2624 (10M)S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M)APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M)Image Size (pixels), 16:935mm full frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M)Image Size (pixels), Sweep PanoramaWide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M)Standard: horizontal 8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)Image Quality ModesRAWRAW&JPEGJPEG Extra FineJPEG FineJPEG Standard
RAW Output14bit RAWPicture Effect13 types: Posterization (Color)Posterization (B/W)Pop ColorRetro PhotoPartial Color (R/G/B/Y)High Contrast MonochromeToy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta)Soft High-keySoft Focus(High/Mid/Low)HDR Painting(High/Mid/Low)Rich-tone MonochromeMiniature(Auto/Top/Middle(H)/Bottom/Right/Middle(V)/Left)WatercolorIllustration(High/Mid/ Low)Creative StyleStandardVividNeutralClearDeepLightPortraitLandscapeSunsetNight SceneAutumn leavesBlack & WhiteSepiaStyle Box(1-6)(Contrast (-3 to +3 steps)Saturation (-3 to +3 steps)Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))Dynamic Range FunctionsOff, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
Recording (movie)
Recording FormatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4Video CompressionAVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Audio Recording FormatAVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2chMP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Image Size (pixels), PALAVCHD:1920 x 1080 (60p, 28M, PS)1920 x 1080 (50p, 28M, PS)1920 x 1080 (60i, 24M, FX)1920 x 1080 (50i, 24M, FX)1920 x 1080 (60i, 17M, FH)1920 x 1080 (50i, 17M, FH)1920 x 1080(24p, 24M, FX)1920 x 1080(25p, 24M, FX)1920 x 1080(24p, 17M, FH)1920 x 1080(25p, 17M, FH)AVC MP4: 1440 x 1080(30fps)1440 x 1080(25fps)VGA(640 x 480, 30fps)VGA(640 x 480, 25fps)MPEG 4: 720 Fine (1280 x 720, 30fps)720 STD (1280 x 720, 30fps)VGA(640 x 480, 30fps)Movie FunctionsAudio Level Display,Audio Rec Level,Auto Slow Shutter,HDMI Info. Display
Storage Media
Compatible Recording MediaMemory Stick PRO Duo™Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™Memory Stick XC-HG DuoSD memory cardSDHC™ memory cardSDXC™ memory card
Storage Media SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo™Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™Memory Stick XC-HG DuoSD memory cardSDHC™ memory cardSDXC™ memory card
Noise Reduction
Noise ReductionLong exposure NR: On/Off , available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
Multi Frame NRAuto/ISO 100 to 51200
White Balance
White Balance ModesAutoDaylightShadeCloudyIncandescentFluorescent : Warm White / Cool White / Day White / DaylightFlashColor Temperature 2500 to 9900K & color filter G7 to M7(15-step), A7 to B7(15-step)CustomUnderwaterAWB Micro AdjustmentG7 to M7, 15-step / A7 to B7, 15-step
Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus
Focus TypeFast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)Focus Sensor"Exmor" CMOS sensorFocus Point35mm full frame: 117 points (phase-detection AF)
APS-C: 99 points (phase-detection AF)
/ 25 points (conotrast-detection AF)Focus Sensitivity RangeEV0 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)Focus ModeEV0 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
AF ModeAF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual FocusFocus AreaMulti Point (117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)Other FeaturesLock-on AF, Eye Focus, Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-Start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached(Sold separately))Type—AF Illuminator rangeApprox. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Exposure
Metering Type1200-zone evaluative meteringMetering Sensor"Exmor" CMOS sensorMetering SensitivityEV0 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)Metering ModeMulti-segmentCenter-weightedSpotExposure ModesiAUTOSuperior AutoProgrammed AE (P)Aperture priority (A)Shutter-speed priority (S)Manual (M)Sweep PanoramaScene SelectionMovie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )
Scene SelectionPortraitLandscapeMacroSports actionSunsetNight portraitNight sceneHand-held TwilightAnti Motion BlurExposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV(1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
(with exposure compensation dial : +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))Auto (AE) BracketingBracket: Cont./Bracket: Single, With 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1.0 EV, 2.0 EV, 3.0 EV increments, 3/5 frames (2.0 EV, 3.0 EV : only 3 frames) selectableAE LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu. Available with AE lock button.ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO 50–25600
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type0.5"-type electronic viewfinder (color)Number of Dots2 359 296 dotsBrightness Control (Viewfinder)Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)Color Temperature ControlManual (5 steps)Field Coverage100%
Magnificationapprox. 0.71 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1) diopterDioptre Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0m-1diopterEye PointApprox. 27mm from the eyepiece lens, 22mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1diopter (CIPA standard)Viewfinder DisplayGraphic Display,Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, HistogramReal-time Image Adjustment DisplayOn/Off
LCD Screen
Monitor Type3.0" type TFT LCDTotal Number of Dots921,600 dotsBrightness Control (LCD)Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather modeAdjustable AngleUp by approx. 90 degrees, Down by approx. 45 degreesDisplay Selecter (Finder/LCD)Up by approx. 90 degrees, Down by approx. 45 degrees
LCD DisplayGraphic DisplayDisplay All InfoNo Disp. InfoLevelHistgramFor viewfinderReal-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)On/OffFocus MagnifierYes Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 5.9x, 11.7x
APS-C: 3.8x, 7.7x)Quick NaviYesPeaking MFYes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Other Features
Face DetectionOn/On (Regist. Faces)OffFace registrationFace selection (Max. number of detectable faces: 8)Auto Object FramingStill imagesClear Image ZoomApprox. 2xSmart zoom (Still Image)35mm full frame: M:approx 1.5x, S:approx 2xAPS-C: M:approx 1.3x, S:approx 2xDigital zoom (Still Image)35mm full frame: L:approx 4x, M:approx 6.1x, S:approx 8x;
APS-C: L:approx 4x, M:approx 5.2x, S:approx 8xDigital zoom (Movie)35mm full frame: approx 4x
APS-C: approx 4xPlayMemories Camera Apps™YES
Lens CompensationPeripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, DistortionImage ProcessorBIONZ X™Self-PortraitYes (3 sec delay/OFF selectable)Smart TeleconverterApprox. 2xSmile ShutterSmile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)Touch ShutterYES
Shutter
Shutter TypeYesShutter SpeedStill images:1/8000 to 30 sec, BulbMovies: 1/8000 to 1/4(1/3 steps)
up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash Sync. Speed1/250 sec.Electronic Front Curtain ShutterYes (On/Off)
Image Stabilization
SteadyshotNot supported (image stabilization supported on lens)
Compensation EffectNot supported (image stabilization supported on lens)
Flash Control
Flash ControlPre-flash TTLFlash Compensation+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)Flash Range+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)Flash ModesFlash offAutoflashFill-flashSlow Sync.Rear Sync.Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable)Hi-speed sync.(With compatible external flash)Wireless control (With compatible external flash)
External Flash CompatibilitySony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoeFE Level LockSony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoeWireless ControlYes
Drive
Drive ModesSingle ShootingContinuous shootingSpeed Priority Continuous shootingSelf-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable)Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec delay 3/5 exposures selectable)Bracket SingleBracket Cont.,WB BracketDRO Bracket
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)5 fps (in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode)
Playback
Playback ModesSingle (with or without shooting information RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning)9/25-frame index viewEnlarged display mode (L: 18.8x, M: 12.3x, S: 9.4x)Panorama (Standard): 25.6x, (Wide): 38.8xAuto Review (10/5/2 sec,Off)Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable)SlideshowPanorama scrollingFolder selection (Date/ Still/ MP4/ AVCHD)Forward/Rewind (movie)DeleteProtect
Interface
PC InterfaceMass-storage, MTP, PC remoteNFC™Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)HD OutputHDMI micro connectorBRAVIA Sync (link menu)PhotoTV HD4K still image PBMulti Interface ShoeYes
OthersRemote Control(RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately));Headphone Terminal(3.5 mm Stereo minijack);Vertical Grip ConnectorAuto-lock Accessory ShoeYesMulti Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB TerminalMulti Interface ShoeMicrophone minijackHeadphone minijackVertical Grip ConnectorSmart Accessory Terminal 2Remote Control(RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately));Headphone Terminal(3.5 mm Stereo minijack);Vertical Grip Connector
Audio
MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphones or ECM-CG50/ XLR-K1M (sold separately)
SpeakerBuilt-in, monaural
Print
Compatible StandardsExif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Power
Supplied BatteryNP-FW50 W-series Rechargeable Battery PackBattery Life (Still Images)Up to 340 shotsBattery Life (Movies)Actual Recording:Approx. 60 minutes (Viewfinder), Approx 65 minutes (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)Continuous Recording:Approx. 100 minutes (Viewfinder), Approx 100 minutes (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)
External PowerAC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)Internal Battery ChargeYes
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8mm, 126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2mm (from grip to monitor); 5 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in., 5 x 3 3/4 x 1 15/16 in. (from grip to monitor)
Weight (with battery and memory card included)416 g (Body Only) / 474 g (With battery and media)
WiFi® & NFC
View on SmartphoneYesUpload to PCYes
View on TVYesWireless & Network CapabilitiesWi-FiNFC One-touch functionalityDownloadable Camera Apps
Compatible OS
Compatible OSWindows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Mac OS X (v10.5-v10.8)
Footnotes
*Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).**Indicated recording time is defined by repeating the following cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by and power off.
***Indicated recording time is defined by repeating the following cycle: Pressing the MOVIE button. No other operations such as zoom are performed.