Specifications
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)
Approx. 24.7 megapixels
Sensor
35 mm full frame (35.8 x 23.9mm) Exmor™ CMOS sensor
Image Sensor
Sensor Type
35 mm
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
24.3MP
Recording (still images)
Image Quality Modes
RAW RAW&JPEG JPEG Extra Fine JPEG Fine JPEG Standard
Picture Effect
13 types: Posterization (Colour) Posterization (B/W) Pop Colour Retro Photo Partial Colour (R/G/B/Y) High Contrast Monochrome Toy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta) Soft High-key Soft Focus(High/Mid/Low) HDR Painting(High/Mid/Low) Rich-tone Monochrome Miniature(Auto/Top/Middle(H)/Bottom/Right/Middle(V)/Left) Watercolour Illustration(High/Mid/ Low)
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
35mm 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)
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
35mm 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)
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))
RAW Output
14bit RAW
Recording (movie)
Movie Functions
Audio Level Display,Audio Rec Level,Auto Slow Shutter,HDMI Info. Display
Recording Format (Movie)
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4
Video Compression
AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Image Size (pixels), PAL
AVCHD: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) AVC MP4: 1440 x 1080(30fps) VGA(640 x 480, 30fps) MPEG 4: 720 Fine (1280 x 720, 30fps) 720 STD (1280 x 720, 30fps) VGA(640 x 480, 30fps)
Audio Recording Format
AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
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 , available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
White balance
AWB Micro Adjustment
G7 to M7, 15-step / A7 to B7, 15-step
White Balance Modes
Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent : Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight Flash Colour Temperature 2500 to 9900K & colour 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
Fast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV0 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Other Features
Lock-on AF, Eye Focus, Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-Start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached(Sold separately))
Focus Area
Multi Point (117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)
Focus Point
35mm full frame: 117 points (phase-detection AF) APS-C: 99 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (conotrast-detection AF)
AF Illuminator range
Approx. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Focus Sensor
Exmor" CMOS sensor"
Exposure
Auto (AE) Bracketing
Bracket: 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) selectable
Metering Mode
Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation
+/- 5.0EV(1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial : +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
Metering Sensor
Exmor" CMOS sensor"
AE Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu. Available with AE lock button.
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 Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 50–25600
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
0.5"-type electronic viewfinder (colour)
Viewfinder Display
Graphic Display,Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram
Dioptre Adjustment
-4.0 to +3.0m-1diopter
Number of Dots
2 359 296 dots
Magnification
approx. 0.71 x (with 50mm 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. 27mm from the eyepiece lens, 22mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1diopter (CIPA standard)
Field Coverage
100%
Real-time Image Adjustment Display
On/Off
LCD Screen
Total Number of Dots
921,600 dots
Focus Magnifier
Yes Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 5.9x, 11.7x APS-C: 3.8x, 7.7x)
Brightness Control (LCD)
Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Monitor Type
3.0" type TFT LCD
LCD Display
Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp. Info Level Histgram For viewfinder
Peaking MF
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow)
Quick Navi
Yes
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)
On/Off
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)
35mm full frame: M:approx 1.5x, S:approx 2x APS-C: M:approx 1.3x, 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)
35mm full frame: L:approx 4x, M:approx 6.1x, S:approx 8x; APS-C: L:approx 4x, M:approx 5.2x, S:approx 8x
Auto Object Framing
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)
35mm full frame: approx 4x APS-C: approx 4x
Clear Image Zoom
Approx. 2x
Shutter
Flash Sync. Speed
1/250 sec.
Electronic Front Shutter Curtain
Yes (On/Off)
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)
Image Stabilization
Steadyshot
Not supported (image stabilisation 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.(With compatible external flash) Wireless control (With compatible external flash)
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 adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Wireless Control
Yes
Drive
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)
5 fps (in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode)
Drive Modes
Single Shooting Continuous shooting Speed Priority Continuous shooting Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable) Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec delay 3/5 exposures selectable) Bracket Single Bracket Cont.,WB Bracket DRO Bracket
Playback
Playback Modes
Single (with or without shooting information RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning) 9/25-frame index view Enlarged display mode (L: 18.8x, M: 12.3x, S: 9.4x) Panorama (Standard): 25.6x, (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
Multi Interface Shoe
Yes
Interfaces
Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Multi Interface Shoe, Microphone minijack, Headphone minijack, Vertical Grip Connector
HD Output
HDMI micro connector BRAVIA Sync (link menu) PhotoTV HD 4K still image PB
NFC™
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
PC Interface
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
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 Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)
Battery Life (CIPA, 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)
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)
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)
Wi-Fi®
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 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Mac OS X (v10.5-v10.8)
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.
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Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).
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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