Full Specifications & Features
Sensor
- Sensor Type
- 1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Number of Pixels (Effective)
- Approx. 20.4 Megapixels
- Number of Pixels (Gross)
- Approx. 21.1 Megapixels
Lens
- Lens type
- ZEISS Vario Sonnar T* Lens, 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 super ED glass element, 2 ED glass element and 3 aspheric element)
- F-number (Maximum Aperture)
- F2.8 (W) - 6.3 (T)
- Focal length
- f=4.3-215mm
- ANGLE OF VIEW (35MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT)
- 84deg.-2deg. (24-1200mm)
- Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)
- iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 1cm (0.03 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 240cm (7.87 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 1cm (0.03 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx.240cm (7.87 ft.) to Infinity)
- Optical Zoom
- 50x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
- Clear Image Zoom (Still Image)
- Still Image: 20M Approx.100x / 10M Approx.142x / 5M Approx.200x / VGA Approx.810x / 15M(16:9) Approx.100x / 2M(16:9) Approx.270x; Movie: Approx. 100x
- Filter Diameter
- Yes (φ55)
- Digital zoom
- 20M Approx. 200x / 10M Approx. 284x / 5M Approx. 400x / VGA Approx. 810x / 15M (16:9) Approx. 200x / 2M (16:9) Approx. 540x
- Iris diaphragm
- 7 blades
Screen
- Screen Type
- 7.5cm (3.0type) (4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
- Adjustable Angle
- Up by approx. 90degrees, down by approx. 60degrees
- Display Selector (Finder/Lcd)
- FINDER/MONITOR (not automatically)
- MS Assist Magnification
- 8.1x, 16.2x
Viewfinder
- Screen Type/Number of Dots
- Electrical (0.5cm (0.2 type), 201.600dots equivalent)
- Field Coverage
- 100%
- Brightness Control
- Manual (5 steps)
Camera
- Image Processing Engine
- Yes (BIONZ X)
- STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE)
- Optical
- Focus Mode
- Single-shot AF;DMF;Manual Focus;Continuous AF(Advanced sports & Movie Only)
- Focus Area
- Wide;Center;Flexible Spot (S/M/L)
- LOCK ON AF
- Yes
- Light Metering Mode
- Multi Pattern;Center Weighted;Spot
- Exposure Compensation
- +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
- ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)
- Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit), 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200, Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200),100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400 /12800
- ISO Sensitivity (Movie)
- Auto (ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200
- Minimum Illumination (Movie)
- Auto: 4lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)
- WB Micro Adjustment
- G7-M7,A7-B7
- Shutter Speed
- iAuto (4 - 1/4000) / Program Auto (1 - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30 - 1/4000) / Manual (30 - 1/4000)
- Aperture
- iAuto (F2.8-F6.3 (W)) / Program Auto (F2.8-F6.3 (W) ) /Aperture Priority (F2.8-F8.0(W)) / Shutter Priority (F2.8-F6.3(W)) / Manual (F2.8-F8.0 (W))
- Image Control
- Quality(Fine / Standard)
- Noise Reduction
- Long exposure NR;high ISO NR:Normal/Low;Multi Frame NR:Auto, ISO100-12800
- Dynamic Range Functions
- Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)
- Shooting Mode
- Program Auto;Aperture Priority;Shutter Speed Priority;Manual Exposure;MR(Memory Recall) 1,2;Movie Mode(Program Auto,Aperture Priority,Shutter Speed Priority,Manual Exposure);Panorama;Scene Selection;Intelligent Auto;Superior Auto
- Scene Selection
- High Sensitivity;Night Scene;Handheld Twilight;Night Portrait;Landscape;Portrait;Soft Skin;Anti Motion Blur;Beach;Snow;Fireworks;Advanced Sports Shooting;Gourmet;Pet Mode
- Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)
- Approx. 10 fps (for up to 10 shots)
- Self-Timer
- Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait 1 / portrait 2
- Drive Modes
- Single;Continuous shooting;Self-timer;Self-timer(cont.);Self-portrait;Cont.-bracketing;White balance bracketing
- Panorama (Shooting)
- Intelligent Sweep Panorama (supports 360 format)
- Creative Style
- Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, Sepia
- Auto Image Rotation
- -
- Metering Mode
- Multi Pattern;Center Weighted;Spot
- Number of Recognised Scenes
- Still Image: Superior Auto: 44 / iAuto: 33; Movie: 44
- Minimum Illumination
- Auto: 4lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)
- Exposure Compensation
- Yes
- Built-in Flash Red-Eye Correction
- On / Off
Flash
- Flash Mode
- Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash /Rear Sync.
- Flash Type
- Built-in, manual pop-up
- AF Illuminator
- Auto / Off
- Flash Range
- ISO Auto: Approx. 0.5m to 8.5m (1.64 ft. to 27.89 ft.) (W) / Approx. 2.4m to 3.5m (7.87 ft. to 11.48 ft.) (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 12.0m (39.37 ft.) (W) / Approx. 5.1m (16.73 ft.) (T)
Recording
- Compatible Recording Media
- Memory Stick Duo;Memory Stick PRO Duo;Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed);Memory Stick PROHG Duo;Memory Stick Micro;Memory Stick Micro (Mark2);;SD Memory Card;SDHC Memory Card;SDXC Memory Card;microSD Memory Card;microSDHC Memory Card;microSDXC Memory Card
- Recording Format
- Still Images: JPEG ( DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline ) compliant, DPOF compatible
- Recording Format (Movie Audio)
- AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator), MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
- Colour Space (Still)
- sRGB
- Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)
- AVCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/24p) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/24p),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
- Panorama (Recording)
- Intelligent Sweep Panorama (supports 360 format)
- Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size)
- 3:2mode:18M(5,184×3,456) / 8.9M(3,648×2,432) / 4.5M(2,592×1,728) / 4:3mode:20M(5,184×3,888) / 10M(3,648×2,736) / 5M(2,592×1,944) / VGA / 16:9mode:15M(5,184×2,920) / 7.5M(3,648×2,056) / 2.1M(1,920×1,080) / 1:1mode:15M(3,888×3,888) / 7.5M(2,736×2,736) / 3.7M(1,920×1,920) / Sweep Panorama:Wide(7,152×1,080/4,912×1,920) /Standard(4,912×1,080/3,424×1,920) / Sweep Panorama:360 (11,520×1,080)
Interface
- Input and Output Terminals
- Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI
Power
- Power source
- DC3.6V (supplied battely) / DC5.0V (supplied AC Adoptor)
- Battery System
- NP-BX1
- Power Consumption (Camera Mode)
- Approx. 1.4W (EVF:Approx. 1.1W)
- USB Charge/USB Power Supply
- Yes (Power supply during shooting/playback requires separately sold AC-UD10.)
- BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA)
- Still Images: Approx. 300 / Approx. 150min (EVF:Approx. 380 / Approx. 190min); Movies (actual shooting): Approx. 50min (EVF: Approx. 55min). (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB); Movies (continuous shooting): Approx. 85min (EVF: Approx. 95min). (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB. )
Others
- Photo Creativity
- Yes
- Shooting Functions
- Face Detection;Grid Line;Smile Shutter;Digital Level Gauge (roll);WB Bracket;MF Assist;Micref Level
- Playback Functions
- BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI);9/25-frame index view;Auto Orientation;Slide Show;Forward/Rewind (Movie);Delete;Protect;Motion Shot Video
- Operating Temperature
- 0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F.
Size & Weight
- WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT)
- Approx. 652g (1lb 7.0oz.) (Battery and Memory Stick DUO are included) / Approx. 625g (1lb 6.0oz.) (Body Only)
- DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.)
- 129.6 x 93.2 x 114.8mm, 129.6 x 93.2 x 103.2mm (from front of lens to monitor); 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in., 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. (from front of lens to monitor)
Supplied Accesory
- WHAT'S IN THE BOX
- AC AdaptorAC-UUD12, Instruction Manual, Lens Cap, Micro USB cable, Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, Shoe Cap, Shoulder Strap
Colour Options
What's In The Box
- Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
- AC AdaptorAC-UUD12
- Micro USB cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Shoe Cap
- Lens Cap
- Instruction Manual
Features
Capture 20.4 megapixel detail, even in low light
Shoot detail-packed stills and movies, even indoors or in dim light, with the 20.4 effective megapixels Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
BIONZ X™ for more detail and less noise
To transform data from the Exmor R™ CMOS sensor into high-resolution images, the BIONZ X™ image processor integrates detail reproduction, diffraction-reducing and area-specific noise reduction technologies. This combination makes it possible to reproduce realistic images of truer colours and textures with exceptional precision in real time
Powerful zoom with less to carry
Travel, wildlife and more, everything’s covered by the high quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with powerful 50x optical zoom
Lock-on AF for enhanced photo opportunities
Simply press the shutter button halfway to activate Lock-on AF . It automatically adjusts the AF target frame size to match the subject size, improve tracking performance, and take full advantage of every photo opportunity
Adjust light and exposure levels manually
Use the P/S/A/M manual modes to control the aperture or shutter speed and play with the creative effects in your photos
Compose with a realistic view
Easily frame and view your shots and movies on the bright, high resolution 7.5cm (3.0”) Xtra Fine LCD screen
Electronic viewfinder
Take the guesswork out of composing shots and get exactly the result you’re looking for. A 201k-dot resolution electronic viewfinder gives you a clear, real-time preview with 100% field coverage – ideal for framing, focusing, and reviewing shots using various settings
Shoot smooth, steady Full HD movies
Film smooth, steady video clips in Full HD 24p, even when you’re walking or zooming, with Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
Intelligent Active Mode keeps blur away
Have no fear of handheld movie shooting. Intelligent Active Mode, featuring Sony's advanced frame-analysis technology and 5-axis image stabilisation, compensates for camera shake. This mode reduces the blurriness that tends to occur in images when shooting handheld or shooting while chasing a subject in action
Add artistic picture effects
Add up to 13 different creative effects to stills, movies and panoramas without having to download and use image-editing software
Get clear close-ups
A powerful 100x Clear Image Zoom fills the frame, for dramatic close-ups that always stay clear and detail-packed
Focus on the moment
After autofocusing, you can rotate a lens ring to use Direct Manual Focus to make fine adjustments, for fantastic focusing speed, precision and control for shooting macro and fast-moving subjects.
Shoot high quality pictures quickly
The BIONZ X™ processor is key to high-speed continuous shooting at 10 frames per second and finely detailed image quality
Enjoy DSLR-like creative control
Get the shot you want with a manual ring for smooth zoom/focus, jog dial, custom buttons and memory for favourite settings
Boost your flash photography
Advanced Flash brightens up dim scenes, lighting up subjects who are further away from the camera
Capture full panoramas with movement and faces
Just press the shutter button and sweep the camera for extra-wide panoramas of landscapes, city scenes and packed parties
Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.