Lens
Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses, Sony A-mount lenses with optional LA-EA adapter
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount lenses
Image Sensor
Sensor Type
Full Frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
12.2 MP
Sensor
Image Sensor Aspect Ratio
3 : 2
SENSOR
35 mm full frame Exmor® CMOS sensor
Recording (still images)
Image Size (pixels), 3:2
35 mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)
Image Quality Modes
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Image Size (pixels), 16:9
35 mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)
Recording (movie)
Recording Format
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4 / XAVC S (up to 1920 x 1080/50p 28 Mbps)
Image Size (pixels), NTSC*
XAVC S: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50 Mbps, 30p/50 Mbps, 24p/50 Mbps), 1280 x 720 (120p/50 Mbps), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS, 60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH), MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/3 Mbps)
Video Compression
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Movie Functions
Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, Auto Slow Shutter, HDMI info. Display (On/Off selectable), Time Code/User Bit, Clean HDMI output for 4K, Picture Profile, Creative Style, Picture Effect, Rec Control, Dual Video Rec, Marker Setting
Storage Media
Storage Media Slot
Multi-card reader for Memory Stick Duo/SD memory cards
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant)
White Balance
AWB Micro Adjustment
G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)
White Balance Modes
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature (2500 to 9900 K) and Color Filter (G7 to M7: 15 steps, A7 to B7: 15 steps), Custom, Underwater
Focus
AF Mode
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus
Focus Type
Contrast-detection AF
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV -4 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Area
Wide (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone
Focus Point
25 points
Exposure
Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Mode
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity
EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Exposure Modes
AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Range ISO 50-409600*1
Viewfinder
Magnification
Approx. 0.71x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1m)
Viewfinder Type
0.5" electronic viewfinder (color)
LCD Screen
Total Number of Dots
921,600 dots
Focus Magnifier
35 mm full frame: 4.2x, 8.3x, APS-C: 2.7x, 5.4x
Brightness Control (LCD)
Manual ( 5 steps between -2 and +2 ), Sunny Weather mode
Monitor Type
3.0 in type TFT LCD
Peaking MF
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Other Features
Lens Compensation
Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion
Image Processor
BIONZ X™
Clear Image Zoom
Still / Movie: Approx. 2x
PlayMemories Camera Apps™
YES 1
Shutter
Silent Shooting
Yes (On/Off)
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Yes
Shutter Speed
Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step), 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)
Flash Control
TYPE
—
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 s delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (10 s delay, 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)
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 (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K still image playback
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe
Autolock Accessory Shoe compatible with supplied shoe adapter
PC Interface
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Others
Microphone terminal (1/8 in stereo minijack), Headphone terminal (1/8 in stereo minijack), vertical grip connector
Audio
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-XYST1M / XLR-K1M (sold separately)
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Power
External Power
AC adapter AC-PW20 (optional)
Battery Life (CIPA, Movies)
Actual: Approx. 55 min with viewfinder, approx. 60 min with LCD screen (CIPA standard), Continuous: Approx. 90 min with viewfinder, approx. 90 min with LCD screen (CIPA standard)
Power
Battery Life (Still Images)
Up to 380 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)
15.73 oz (body only) / 17.25 oz (with battery and media)
Operating temperature
Range
32–104°F / 0–40°C
WiFi® & NFC
Wireless & Network Capabilities
Wi-Fi®, NFC One-touch functionality, Downloadable Camera Apps
What's In The Box
- Rechargeable Battery (NP-FW50)
- Cable Protector
- AC Adaptor (AC-UUD11)
- Battery charger (BC-TRW)
- Shoulder strap
- Body cap
- Accessory shoe cap
- Eyepiece cup
- Micro USB cable
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