ILCE-7SM3 Specifications| Interchangeable-lens Cameras

1 model	ILCE-7SM3
Summary
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?	Accessory shoe cap Battery Charger BC-QZ1 Body cap Cable Protector Eyepiece cup NP-FZ100 Power cord Shoulder strap USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2) Rechargeable Battery
Lens
Lens Mount::newAlphaLensMount	E-mount
Image Sensor
Aspect Ratio::newAlphaAspectRatio	3:2
Number Of Pixels (Effective)::aAlphaLensesEffectivePixels	Approx. 12.1 megapixels
Number of Pixels (total)::newAlphaNumberOfPixelsTotal	Approx. 12.9 megapixels
Sensor Type::aAlphaLensesLensType	35mm full frame (35.6×23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Anti-Dust System::newAlphaAntiDustSystem	Yes (Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism)
Recording (still images)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [4:3] ::newAlphaImageSizePixels43	35mm full frame L: 3776 x 2832 (11M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), APS-C L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1M)
Image Size (pixels) [16:9]::newAlphaImageSizePixels169	35mm 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)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [1:1] ::newAlphaImageSizePixels11	35mm full frame L: 2832 x 2832 (8M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M),APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8M)
Picture Effect::newAlphaPictureEffectMovie	-
Creative Style::newAlphaCreativeStyle	-
Picture Profile::newAlphaPictureProfileStillimage	Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
CREATIVE LOOK::newAlphaRecStillCreativeLook	ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
Dynamic Range Functions::newAlphaDynamicRangeFunctions	Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5))
Colour Space::newAlphaColourSpace	sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB standard and Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard (BT.2020 gamut). (compatible with TRILUMINOS Color)
14bit RAW::newAlphaRawOutput	Yes
Recording system (Still Image)
Recording Format::newAlphaRecordingFormat	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif ,Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image Size (pixels) [3:2]::newAlphaImageSizePixels32	35mm 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::newAlphaImageQualityModes	RAW (Compressed / Uncompressed), JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard), HEIF(4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (Extra fine / Fine / Standard), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF
Recording (movie)
Recording Format::newAlphaRecordingMovieRecordingFormat	XAVC S, XAVC HS
Colour Space::newAlphaColourSpaceMovie	Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard compatible (BT.2020 gamut). (compatible with TRILUMINOS Color)
Picture Effect::newAlphaPictureEffect	-
Creative Style::newAlphaCreativeStyleMovies	-
Picture Profile::newAlphaPictureProfile	Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
CREATIVE LOOK::newAlphaCreativeLookStill	ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 4K)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecHs4K	3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (200Mbps), 60p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200Mbps), 50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (280Mbps), 60p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (280Mbps), 50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps)* details of frame rate
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecS4K	3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (200Mbps), 60p (150Mbps), 30p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200Mbps), 50p (150Mbps), 25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (280Mbps), 60p (200Mbps), 30p (140Mbps), 24p (100Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (280Mbps), 50p (200Mbps), 25p (140Mbps)* details of frame rate
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecShd	1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 60p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 30p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 24p (50Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p　(100Mbps / 60Mbps), 50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (50Mbps), 25p (50Mbps)* details of frame rate
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I 4K)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecSi4K	3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600Mbps), 30p (300Mbps), 24p (240Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (500Mbps), 25p (250Mbps)* details of frame rate
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I HD)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecSihd	1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222Mbps), 30p (111Mbps), 24p (89Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185Mbps), 25p (93Mbps)* details of frame rate
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE) ::newAlphaImageFrameRate	NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps, 240fps,PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps, 200fps* details of frame rate
Movie Functions::newAlphaMovieFunctions	Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720 (6Mbps), 1920 x 1080(9Mbps), 1920 x 1080(16Mbps)), TC/UB, Auto Slow Shutter, Gamma Disp. Assist, RAW Output(HDMI)
Recording system (Movie)
VIDEO COMPRESSION::newAlphaVideoCompression	XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT::newAlphaAudioRecordingFormat	XAVC S:LPCM 2ch,LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit), LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Recording System
Location information Link from smartphone::newAlphaLocationInfoLinkFromSmartphone	Yes
Media::newAlphaMedia	SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), CFexpress Type A memory card
Memory Card Slot::newAlphaMemoryCardSlot	SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card
Recording mode on 2 memory cards::newAlphaRecordingModeMCards	Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
Noise reduction
Noise Reduction::newAlphaNoiseReduction	Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.,High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off
White balance
White Balance Modes::newAlphaWhiteBalanceModes	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom
SHUTTER AWB LOCK ::newAlphaShutterAwbLock	Yes (Shut. Halfway Down / Cont. Shooting / Off)
Focus
Focus Type::newAlphaFocusType	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensor::newAlphaFocusSensor	Exmor R CMOS sensor
Focus Point::newAlphaFocusPoint	35mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 345 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 285 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range::newAlphaFocusSensitivityRange	EV-6 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode::newAlphaFocusMode	AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area::newAlphaFocusArea	Wide / Zone / Center Fix / Spot / Expand Spot / Tracking
EYE AF / SUBJECT RECOGNITION AF::newAlphaFocusEyeAf	[Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select)
Other Features::newAlphaOtherFeatures	Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point
AF Illuminator::newAlphaAfIlluminator	Yes (with Built-in LED type)
AF Illuminator range::newAlphaAfIlluminatorRange	Approx. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)::newAlphaFocusTypeWithLaea3SoldSeparately	Phase-detection
Exposure
Metering Sensor::newAlphaMeteringSensor	Exmor R CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity::newAlphaMeteringSensitivity	EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode::newAlphaMeteringMode	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Exposure Compensation::newAlphaExposureCompensation	+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
Exposure Bracketing::newAlphaExposureBracketing	Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)
AE Lock::newAlphaAeLock	Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
Exposure Modes::newAlphaExposureModes	AUTO(iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)
ISO Sensitivity::aAlphaExposureIsoSensitivity	Still images: ISO 80-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), Movies: ISO 80-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.)
Anti-flicker Shoot.::newAlphaAntiFlickerShoot	Yes
Scene Selection::newAlphaSceneSelection	-
Metering Type::newAlphaMeteringType	1200-zone evaluative metering
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type::aAlphaViewfinderType	1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (color)
Number of Dots::newAlphaNumberOfDots	9 437 184 dots
Field Coverage::newAlphaFieldCoverage	100%
Magnification::newAlphaMagnification	Approx. 0.90 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m^-1)
Dioptre Adjustment::newAlphaDioptreAdjustment	-4.0 to +3.0m^-1
Eye Point::newAlphaEyePoint	Approx. 25mm from the eyepiece lens, 21mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m^-1 (CIPA standard)
DISPLAY FUNCTION::newAlphaDisplayFunction	Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emph disp dur REC
Finder Frame Rate Selection::newAlphaFinderFrameRateSelection	NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
LCD Screen
Monitor Type::aAlphaLcdScreenType	7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT
Number of Dots::newAlphaScreenTypeNumberOfDots	1,440,000 dots
Touch Panel::newAlphaTouchPanel	Yes
Brightness Control::newAlphaBrightnessControl	Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle::newAlphaAdjustableAngle	Opening Angle:Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle:Approx. 270 deg.
Focus Magnifier::newAlphaFocusMagnifierLcdScreen	Yes, Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x, APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)
Other Features
PlayMemories Camera Apps™::newAlphaPlayMemoriesCameraApps	-
Clear Image Zoom::newAlphaClearImageZoom	Still images:Approx. 2x,Movies:Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Digital Zoom::newAlphaDigitalZoom	Smart zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: M:Approx. 1.5x, S:Approx. 2x, APS-C: M:Approx. 1.3x, S:Approx. 2x, Digital zoom (Still images):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,Digital zoom (Movie):35mm full frame: Approx. 4x, APS-C: Approx. 4x
Face Detection::newAlphaFaceDetection	Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority
Self-Portrait Self-timer::newAlphaSelfPortraitSelfTimer	-
Others::newAlphaOtherFeaturesOthers	Interval Recording, ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Copyright Info, Set File Name, Save/Import Settings, Help guide, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
Shutter
Type::newAlphaShutterType	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Type::newAlphaShutterShutterType	Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed::newAlphaShutterSpeed	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)
Flash Sync. Speed::newAlphaFlashSyncSpeed	1/250 sec.
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter::newAlphaElectronicFrontCurtainShutter	Yes (ON/OFF)
Silent Shooting::newAlphaSilentShooting	Yes (ON/OFF)
Image Stabilization
Type::newAlphaImageStabilizationType	Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect::newAlphaCompensationEffect	5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Flash Control
Type::aAlphaFocusAfIlluminator	-
Guide No.::newAlphaGuideNo	-
Flash coverage::newAlphaFlashCoverage	-
Control::newAlphaControl	Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation::newAlphaFlashCompensation	+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Modes::newAlphaFlashModes	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Recycling Time::newAlphaRecyclingTime	-
External Flash Compatibility::newAlphaExternalFlashCompatibility	Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE Level Lock::newAlphaFeLevelLock	Yes
Wireless Control::newAlphaWirelessControl	Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. / Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)
Drive
Drive Modes::newAlphaDriveModes	Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)::aAlphaDriveContinuesShooting	Continuous shooting: Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps
No. of recordable frames (approx.)::newAlphaNoofrecordableframesapprox	JPEG Extra fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames, RAW: over 1000 frames, RAW & JPG: over 1000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): over 1000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: over 1000 frames
Self-Timer::newAlphaSelfTimer	10 sec. delay / 5 sec. delay / 2 sec. delay / Continuous self-time / Bracketing self-timer
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting::newAlphaPixelShiftMultiShoot	-
Playback
Photo Capture::newAlphaPhotoCapture	Yes
Modes::newAlphaModes	Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning),Index view,Enlarged display mode (L: 10.6x, M: 6.92x, S: 5.32x),Auto Review,Image orientation,Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie),Protect,Rating,Display as Group
Print
Compatible Standards::newAlphaCompatibleStandards	Exif Print, Print Image Matching III
Custom function
Type::newAlphaCustomFunctionType	Custom key settings,Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets),My Dial Settings,My Menu,Reg Cust Shoot Set
Lens Compensation
Setting::newAlphaSetting	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Power
Supplied Battery::aAlphaPowerSuppliedBattery	One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images)::aAlphaPowerBattLifeCsi	Approx. 510 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)::newAlphaBatteryLifeMovieMarkerActualRec	Approx. 80 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)::newAlphaBatteryLifeMovieMarkerContisRec	Approx. 130 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 135 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal Battery Charge::newAlphaInternalBatteryCharge	Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
Power consumption with Viewfinder::newAplhaPowerconsumptionwithViewfinder	Still images: Approx. 4.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 7.6W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Power consumption with LCD screen::newAlphaPowerconsumptionwithLcDscreen	Still images: Approx. 3.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 7.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
USB Power supply::newAlphaUsbPowerSupply	Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
Interface
PC Interface::newAlphaPcInterface	Mass-storage / MTP
Multi / Micro USB Terminal::newAlphaMultiMicroUsbTerminal	Yes, Type-C® Terminal (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps(USB 3.2) compatible)
Bluetooth::newAlphaBluetooth	Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band))
Multi Interface Shoe::newAlphaMultiInterfaceShoe	Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
Mic Terminal::newAlphaMicTerminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Sync Terminal::newAlphaSyncTerminal	-
Headphone Terminal::newAlphaHeadphoneTerminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Vertical Grip Connector::newAlphaVerticalGripConnector	Yes
LAN Terminal::newAlphaLanTerminalnew	-
FUNCTIONS::newAlphaInterfaceFunctions	FTP Transfer Func.,View on Smartphone,Remote control via Smartphone,NFC One-touch remote,PC Remote,BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI),PhotoTV HD
Size & Weight
Weight (with battery and memory card included)::aAlphaSizeWeight	Approx. 699 g, approx. 1 lb 8.7 oz
Dimensions (W x H x D)::aAlphaSizeWeightDimensions	Approx. 128.9mm x 96.9mm x 80.8mm, Approx. 128.9mm x 96.9mm x 69.7mm (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR), Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 inches, Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR)
Audio
Microphone::newAlphaMicrophone	Built-in, stereo
Speaker::newAlphaSpeaker	Built-in, monaural
Others
Operating Temperature::newAlphaOperatingTemperature	32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C

Summary

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

Accessory shoe cap
Battery Charger BC-QZ1
Body cap
Cable Protector
Eyepiece cup
NP-FZ100
Power cord
Shoulder strap
USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
Rechargeable Battery

Lens

Lens Mount::newAlphaLensMount

E-mount

Image Sensor

Aspect Ratio::newAlphaAspectRatio

3:2

Number Of Pixels (Effective)::aAlphaLensesEffectivePixels

Approx. 12.1 megapixels

Number of Pixels (total)::newAlphaNumberOfPixelsTotal

Approx. 12.9 megapixels

Sensor Type::aAlphaLensesLensType

35mm full frame (35.6×23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor

Anti-Dust System::newAlphaAntiDustSystem

Yes (Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism)

Recording (still images)

IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [4:3] ::newAlphaImageSizePixels43

35mm full frame L: 3776 x 2832 (11M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), APS-C L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1M)

Image Size (pixels) [16:9]::newAlphaImageSizePixels169

35mm 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)

IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [1:1] ::newAlphaImageSizePixels11

35mm full frame L: 2832 x 2832 (8M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M),APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8M)

Picture Effect::newAlphaPictureEffectMovie

-

Creative Style::newAlphaCreativeStyle

-

Picture Profile::newAlphaPictureProfileStillimage

Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset

CREATIVE LOOK::newAlphaRecStillCreativeLook

ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)

Dynamic Range Functions::newAlphaDynamicRangeFunctions

Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5))

Colour Space::newAlphaColourSpace

sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB standard and Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard (BT.2020 gamut). (compatible with TRILUMINOS Color)

14bit RAW::newAlphaRawOutput

Yes

Recording system (Still Image)

Recording Format::newAlphaRecordingFormat

JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif ,Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)

Image Size (pixels) [3:2]::newAlphaImageSizePixels32

35mm 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::newAlphaImageQualityModes

RAW (Compressed / Uncompressed), JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard), HEIF(4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (Extra fine / Fine / Standard), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF

Recording (movie)

Recording Format::newAlphaRecordingMovieRecordingFormat

XAVC S, XAVC HS

Colour Space::newAlphaColourSpaceMovie

Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard compatible (BT.2020 gamut). (compatible with TRILUMINOS Color)

Picture Effect::newAlphaPictureEffect

-

Creative Style::newAlphaCreativeStyleMovies

-

Picture Profile::newAlphaPictureProfile

Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset

CREATIVE LOOK::newAlphaCreativeLookStill

ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 4K)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecHs4K

3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (200Mbps), 60p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200Mbps), 50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (280Mbps), 60p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (280Mbps), 50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps)* details of frame rate

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecS4K

3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (200Mbps), 60p (150Mbps), 30p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200Mbps), 50p (150Mbps), 25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (280Mbps), 60p (200Mbps), 30p (140Mbps), 24p (100Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (280Mbps), 50p (200Mbps), 25p (140Mbps)* details of frame rate

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecShd

1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 60p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 30p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 24p (50Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p　(100Mbps / 60Mbps), 50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (50Mbps), 25p (50Mbps)* details of frame rate

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I 4K)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecSi4K

3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600Mbps), 30p (300Mbps), 24p (240Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (500Mbps), 25p (250Mbps)* details of frame rate

MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I HD)::newAlphaScreenMovieRecSihd

1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222Mbps), 30p (111Mbps), 24p (89Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185Mbps), 25p (93Mbps)* details of frame rate

SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE) ::newAlphaImageFrameRate

NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps, 240fps,PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps, 200fps* details of frame rate

Movie Functions::newAlphaMovieFunctions

Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720 (6Mbps), 1920 x 1080(9Mbps), 1920 x 1080(16Mbps)), TC/UB, Auto Slow Shutter, Gamma Disp. Assist, RAW Output(HDMI)

Recording system (Movie)

VIDEO COMPRESSION::newAlphaVideoCompression

XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265

AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT::newAlphaAudioRecordingFormat

XAVC S:LPCM 2ch,LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit), LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

Recording System

Location information Link from smartphone::newAlphaLocationInfoLinkFromSmartphone

Yes

Media::newAlphaMedia

SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), CFexpress Type A memory card

Memory Card Slot::newAlphaMemoryCardSlot

SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card

Recording mode on 2 memory cards::newAlphaRecordingModeMCards

Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy

Noise reduction

Noise Reduction::newAlphaNoiseReduction

Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.,High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off

White balance

White Balance Modes::newAlphaWhiteBalanceModes

Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom

SHUTTER AWB LOCK ::newAlphaShutterAwbLock

Yes (Shut. Halfway Down / Cont. Shooting / Off)

Focus

Focus Type::newAlphaFocusType

Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)

Focus Sensor::newAlphaFocusSensor

Exmor R CMOS sensor

Focus Point::newAlphaFocusPoint

35mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 345 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 285 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)

Focus Sensitivity Range::newAlphaFocusSensitivityRange

EV-6 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

Focus Mode::newAlphaFocusMode

AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus

Focus Area::newAlphaFocusArea

Wide / Zone / Center Fix / Spot / Expand Spot / Tracking

EYE AF / SUBJECT RECOGNITION AF::newAlphaFocusEyeAf

[Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select)

Other Features::newAlphaOtherFeatures

Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point

AF Illuminator::newAlphaAfIlluminator

Yes (with Built-in LED type)

AF Illuminator range::newAlphaAfIlluminatorRange

Approx. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)::newAlphaFocusTypeWithLaea3SoldSeparately

Phase-detection

Exposure

Metering Sensor::newAlphaMeteringSensor

Exmor R CMOS sensor

Metering Sensitivity::newAlphaMeteringSensitivity

EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

Metering Mode::newAlphaMeteringMode

Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight

Exposure Compensation::newAlphaExposureCompensation

+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))

Exposure Bracketing::newAlphaExposureBracketing

Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)

AE Lock::newAlphaAeLock

Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)

Exposure Modes::newAlphaExposureModes

AUTO(iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)

ISO Sensitivity::aAlphaExposureIsoSensitivity

Still images: ISO 80-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), Movies: ISO 80-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.)

Anti-flicker Shoot.::newAlphaAntiFlickerShoot

Yes

Scene Selection::newAlphaSceneSelection

-

Metering Type::newAlphaMeteringType

1200-zone evaluative metering

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type::aAlphaViewfinderType

1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (color)

Number of Dots::newAlphaNumberOfDots

9 437 184 dots

Field Coverage::newAlphaFieldCoverage

100%

Magnification::newAlphaMagnification

Approx. 0.90 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m^-1)

Dioptre Adjustment::newAlphaDioptreAdjustment

-4.0 to +3.0m^-1

Eye Point::newAlphaEyePoint

Approx. 25mm from the eyepiece lens, 21mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m^-1 (CIPA standard)

DISPLAY FUNCTION::newAlphaDisplayFunction

Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emph disp dur REC

Finder Frame Rate Selection::newAlphaFinderFrameRateSelection

NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps

LCD Screen

Monitor Type::aAlphaLcdScreenType

7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT

Number of Dots::newAlphaScreenTypeNumberOfDots

1,440,000 dots

Touch Panel::newAlphaTouchPanel

Yes

Brightness Control::newAlphaBrightnessControl

Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

Adjustable Angle::newAlphaAdjustableAngle

Opening Angle:Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle:Approx. 270 deg.

Focus Magnifier::newAlphaFocusMagnifierLcdScreen

Yes, Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x, APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)

Other Features

PlayMemories Camera Apps™::newAlphaPlayMemoriesCameraApps

-

Clear Image Zoom::newAlphaClearImageZoom

Still images:Approx. 2x,Movies:Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

Digital Zoom::newAlphaDigitalZoom

Smart zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: M:Approx. 1.5x, S:Approx. 2x, APS-C: M:Approx. 1.3x, S:Approx. 2x, Digital zoom (Still images):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,Digital zoom (Movie):35mm full frame: Approx. 4x, APS-C: Approx. 4x

Face Detection::newAlphaFaceDetection

Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority

Self-Portrait Self-timer::newAlphaSelfPortraitSelfTimer

-

Others::newAlphaOtherFeaturesOthers

Interval Recording, ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Copyright Info, Set File Name, Save/Import Settings, Help guide, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate

Shutter

Type::newAlphaShutterType

Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Shutter Type::newAlphaShutterShutterType

Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter

Shutter Speed::newAlphaShutterSpeed

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)

Flash Sync. Speed::newAlphaFlashSyncSpeed

1/250 sec.

Electronic Front Curtain Shutter::newAlphaElectronicFrontCurtainShutter

Yes (ON/OFF)

Silent Shooting::newAlphaSilentShooting

Yes (ON/OFF)

Image Stabilization

Type::newAlphaImageStabilizationType

Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)

Compensation Effect::newAlphaCompensationEffect

5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)

Flash Control

Type::aAlphaFocusAfIlluminator

-

Guide No.::newAlphaGuideNo

-

Flash coverage::newAlphaFlashCoverage

-

Control::newAlphaControl

Pre-flash TTL

Flash Compensation::newAlphaFlashCompensation

+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

Flash Modes::newAlphaFlashModes

Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync.

Recycling Time::newAlphaRecyclingTime

-

External Flash Compatibility::newAlphaExternalFlashCompatibility

Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

FE Level Lock::newAlphaFeLevelLock

Yes

Wireless Control::newAlphaWirelessControl

Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. / Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)

Drive

Drive Modes::newAlphaDriveModes

Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket

Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)::aAlphaDriveContinuesShooting

Continuous shooting: Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps

No. of recordable frames (approx.)::newAlphaNoofrecordableframesapprox

JPEG Extra fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames, RAW: over 1000 frames, RAW & JPG: over 1000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): over 1000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: over 1000 frames

Self-Timer::newAlphaSelfTimer

10 sec. delay / 5 sec. delay / 2 sec. delay / Continuous self-time / Bracketing self-timer

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting::newAlphaPixelShiftMultiShoot

-

Playback

Photo Capture::newAlphaPhotoCapture

Yes

Modes::newAlphaModes

Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning),Index view,Enlarged display mode (L: 10.6x, M: 6.92x, S: 5.32x),Auto Review,Image orientation,Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie),Protect,Rating,Display as Group

Print

Compatible Standards::newAlphaCompatibleStandards

Exif Print, Print Image Matching III

Custom function

Type::newAlphaCustomFunctionType

Custom key settings,Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets),My Dial Settings,My Menu,Reg Cust Shoot Set

Lens Compensation

Setting::newAlphaSetting

Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

Power

Supplied Battery::aAlphaPowerSuppliedBattery

One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100

Battery Life (Still Images)::aAlphaPowerBattLifeCsi

Approx. 510 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)::newAlphaBatteryLifeMovieMarkerActualRec

Approx. 80 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)::newAlphaBatteryLifeMovieMarkerContisRec

Approx. 130 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 135 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Internal Battery Charge::newAlphaInternalBatteryCharge

Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

Power consumption with Viewfinder::newAplhaPowerconsumptionwithViewfinder

Still images: Approx. 4.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 7.6W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

Power consumption with LCD screen::newAlphaPowerconsumptionwithLcDscreen

Still images: Approx. 3.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 7.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

USB Power supply::newAlphaUsbPowerSupply

Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

Interface

PC Interface::newAlphaPcInterface

Mass-storage / MTP

Multi / Micro USB Terminal::newAlphaMultiMicroUsbTerminal

Yes, Type-C® Terminal (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps(USB 3.2) compatible)

Bluetooth::newAlphaBluetooth

Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band))

Multi Interface Shoe::newAlphaMultiInterfaceShoe

Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)

Mic Terminal::newAlphaMicTerminal

Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

Sync Terminal::newAlphaSyncTerminal

-

Headphone Terminal::newAlphaHeadphoneTerminal

Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

Vertical Grip Connector::newAlphaVerticalGripConnector

Yes

LAN Terminal::newAlphaLanTerminalnew

-

FUNCTIONS::newAlphaInterfaceFunctions

FTP Transfer Func.,View on Smartphone,Remote control via Smartphone,NFC One-touch remote,PC Remote,BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI),PhotoTV HD

Size & Weight

Weight (with battery and memory card included)::aAlphaSizeWeight

Approx. 699 g, approx. 1 lb 8.7 oz

Dimensions (W x H x D)::aAlphaSizeWeightDimensions

Approx. 128.9mm x 96.9mm x 80.8mm, Approx. 128.9mm x 96.9mm x 69.7mm (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR), Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 inches, Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR)

Audio

Microphone::newAlphaMicrophone

Built-in, stereo

Speaker::newAlphaSpeaker

Built-in, monaural

Others

Operating Temperature::newAlphaOperatingTemperature

32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C

Interchangeable-lens Cameras

Interchangeable-lens Cameras

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