Lens
Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor
Image Sensor Aspect Ratio
3 : 2
Anti-Dust System
Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Number of Pixels (total)
36.8 MP
SENSOR
35 mm full frame Exmor® CMOS sensor
Image Sensor
Sensor Type
35 mm
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
36.4MP
Recording (still images)
Image Quality Modes
RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG Extra Fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture Effect
Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps)
Image Size (pixels), Sweep Panorama
Wide: 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 Size (pixels), 16:9
L: 7360 x 4144 (30M), M: 4800 x 2704 (13M), S: 3680 x 2072 (7.6M)
Recording Format (Still images)
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Size (pixels), 3:2
L: 7360 x 4912 (36M), M: 4800 x 3200 (15M), S: 3680 x 2456 (9.0M)
Dynamic Range Functions
Off, 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)
Movie Functions
Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, Auto Slow Shutter, HDMI Info. Display
Recording Format
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4
Video Compression
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Image Size (pixels), PAL
1920 x 1080 (60p, 28M, PS), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17M, FH), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 17M, FH), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), VGA(640 x 480, 30 fps)
Audio Recording Format
AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Storage Media
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC™ memory card, SDXC™ memory card
Noise Reduction
Multi Frame NR
Auto/ISO 100 to 51200
Noise Reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off selectable, available for shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off selectable
White Balance
AWB Micro Adjustment
G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent: Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight, Flash, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K & color filter G7 to M7(15-step), A7 to B7(15-step), Custom, Underwater
Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus
AF Mode
AF-S (single-shot AF), AF-C (continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Type
Contrast-detection AF
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV0 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Other Features
Focus Lock, Eye-Start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (sold separately))
Focus Area
Multi Point (25 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center-weighted / Flexible spot (S/M/L)
Focus Point
25 points (contrast-detection AF)
AF Illuminator range
Approx. 0.3 m - approx. 3.0 m (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Focus Sensor
Exmor® CMOS sensor
Exposure
Auto (AE) Bracketing
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) selectable
Metering Mode
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation
Still images: +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable); Movies: +/- 3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Metering Sensor
Exmor® CMOS sensor
AE Lock
AE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/OFF is available in MENU)
Metering Type
1200 - zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensitivity
EV0 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Scene Selection
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur
Exposure Modes
iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 50–25600
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
0.5 in-type electronic viewfinder (color)
Viewfinder Display
Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram
Dioptre Adjustment
-4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter
Number of Dots
2,359,296 dots
Magnification
approx. 0.71 x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 ) diopter
Brightness Control (Viewfinder)
Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Color Temperature Control
Manual (5 steps)
Eye Point
Approx. 27 mm from the eyepiece lens, 22 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 diopter (CIPA standard)
Field Coverage
100%
LCD Screen
Total Number of Dots
921,600 dots
Focus Magnifier
35 mm full frame: 7.2x, 14.4x APS-C: 4.7x, 9.4x
Brightness Control (LCD)
Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Monitor Type
3.0 in type TFT LCD
LCD Display
Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Level, Histogram, For viewfinder
Peaking MF
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Quick Navi
Yes
Adjustable Angle
Up by approx. 90 degrees, Down by approx. 45 degrees
Other Features
Lens Compensation
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Image Processor
BIONZ X™
Smart zoom (Still Image)
M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2x
Face Detection
On/On (Regist. Faces), Off, Face registration, Face selection (Max. number of detectable faces: 8)
Touch Shutter
Yes
Digital zoom (Still Image)
L: approx. 4x; M: approx. 6.1x; S: approx. 8x
Auto Object Framing
Yes (Still Images)
PlayMemories Camera Apps™
YES 1
Self-Portrait
Yes (3 sec delay/OFF selectable)
Smile Shutter
Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Digital zoom (Movie)
Approx. 4x
Clear Image Zoom
Approx. 2x
Shutter
Flash Sync. Speed
1/160 sec.
Shutter Speed
Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Image Stabilization
Steadyshot
Not supported (image stabilization supported on lens)
Compensation Effect
Not supported (image stabilization supported on lens)
Flash Control
Flash Modes
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Hi-speed sync*4, Wireless control*4
Flash Compensation
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Control
Pre-flash TTL
TYPE
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External Flash Compatibility
Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Drive
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)
4 fps (in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode)
Drive Modes
Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec delay 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing
Playback
Playback Modes
Single (with or without shooting information RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 23x, M: 15x, S: 11.5x), Panorama (Standard): 25.6x, Panorama (Wide): 38.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Date/Still/MP4/AVCHD), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Interface
NFC™
One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
HD Output
HDMI micro connector, BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K still image PB
Multi Interface Shoe
Yes
Interfaces
Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Multi Interface Shoe, Microphone minijack, Headphone minijack, Vertical Grip Connector
Audio
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphones or ECM-CG50/XLR-K1M (sold separately)
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Print
Compatible Standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Power
Internal Battery Charge
Yes
External Power
AC Adapter AC-PW20 (sold separately)
Battery Life (CIPA, Movies)
Actual Recording: Approx. 60 min (viewfinder) / Approx. 65 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard), Continuous Recording:Approx. 90 min (viewfinder) / Approx. 90 min (LCD monitor)
Power
Battery Life (Still Images)
Up to 340 shots
Supplied Battery
NP-FW50 W-series Rechargeable Battery Pack
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4", 5 x 3 3/4 x 1 15/16" (from grip to monitor); 126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm, 126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2 mm (from grip to monitor)
Weight (with battery and memory card included)
14.36 oz (body only) / 16.40 oz (with battery and media)
WiFi® & NFC
View on TV
Yes
Wireless & Network Capabilities
Wi-Fi®, NFC One-touch functionality, Downloadable Camera Apps
Upload to PC
Yes
View on Smartphone
Yes
Compatible OS
Compatible OS
Windows Vista 8 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Mac OS X (v10.6–10.8)
Footnotes
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Indicated recording time is defined by repeating the following cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by, and power off.
*
Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).
***
Indicated recording time is defined by repeating the following cycle: Pressing the MOVIE button. No other operations such as zoom are performed.
What's In The Box
- Power cord
- Rechargeable Battery (NP-FW50)
- AC Adaptor (AC-UB10)
- Shoulder strap
- Body cap
- Accessory shoe cap
- Eyepiece cup
- Micro USB cable