Specifications
System
Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses
Camera Type
Interchangeable lens digital camera
Image Sensor
Anti-Dust System
Charge protection coating on optical filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Effective no. of Pixels
Approx. 36.4 megapixels
Type
35mm full frame (35.9×24.0mm), "Exmor" CMOS sensor
Total no. of Pixels
Approx. 36.8 megapixels
Recording System (Still Image)
Picture Effects
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
Recording Format
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Dynamic Range
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)
Image Size (Aspect Ratio 3:2)
L: 7360 x 4912(36M), M: 4800 × 3200 (15M), S: 3680 x 2456 (9M)
Image Size (Aspect Ratio 16:9)
L: 7360 x 4144 (30M), M: 4800 x 2704 (13M), S:3680 x 2072 (7.6M)
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 Quality Modes
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra Fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Color Space
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color
Recording System (Movie)
Recording Format
AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant, MP4
Audio Recording Format
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch/MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Video Compression
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Recording Media
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
SD Memory Card
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Noise Reduction
High ISO NR
Normal/Low/Off
Long exposure NR
On/Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
White Balance
Modes
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
/ Flash / Color Temperature & color filter , Custom, Underwater
Focus System
Focus Area
Multi Point (25 points(contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)
Sensitivity Range
EV0-EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Other Features
Lock-on AF, Focus lock, Eye Focus, Eye-Start AF with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (Sold separately), Built-in AF illuminator (Distance: approx. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)), AF micro adjustment with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (Sold separately)
Autofocus Mode
AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Type
Contrast-detection AF
Exposure Control
Exposure Bracketing
With 0.3 EV, 0.5 EV, 0.7 EV, 1.0 EV, 2.0 EV, 3.0 EV increments, 3/5 frames (2.0 EV, 3.0 EV : only 3 frames) selectable
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 Compensation
Still images: +/- 5.0EV(0.3 EV, 0.5 EV steps selectable)
Sensitivity Range
EV0-EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
AE Lock
AE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/OFF is available in MENU)
EVF
Yes
ISO Sensitivity
Still images: ISO100 to 25600, AUTO (ISO100 to 6400), Movies:ISO200 to 25600 equivalent, AUTO(ISO200 to 6400 equivalent)
Metering System Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Modes
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Scene Selection
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
LCD
Adjustable Angle
Up by approx. 90 degrees, Down by approx. 45 degrees
Brightness Control
Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Total no. of Dots
921,600 dots
LCD Monitor Type
7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Display
Real-time Image Adjustment
ON/OFF
Histogram
Yes
Other Features
Precision Digital Zoom
Approx. 2x
Face Detection
Up to 8 faces detectable automatically
Help Guide
Yes
Smile Shutter
Selectable from 3 steps
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speeds
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
1/160 sec.
Drive
Self-Timer
10/2 sec delay selectable, 10 sec delay 3/5 exposures selectable
Shooting Modes
Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Bracketing
No. of Frame Recordable (Approx.)
Extra fine: 15 frames *5 *6 , Fine: 18 frames *5 *6, Standard: 18 frames *5 *6 , RAW: 14 frames*5 *6, RAW&JPG: 13 frames*5 *6
Continuous Shooting (Approx.)
Continuous mode: max. 1.5 fps*5 , Speed Priority Continuous shooting: max. 4 fps*5
Playback
Slideshow
Yes
Enlarged Display Mode
L: 23x, M: 15x, S: 11.5x, Panorama (Standard): 25.6x, Panorama (Wide): 38.8x
Single
Yes (with or without shooting information RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning)
9/25-frame Index View
Yes
Image Orientation
Auto/Manual/Off selectable
Interface
Compatible OS (USB Connection)
Windows XP *8 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Mac OS X (v10.5-v10.8)
HD Output
HDMI micro connector, BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K still image PB
PC Interface
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Audio
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphones or ECM-CG50/ XLR-K1M (sold separately)
Flash
Flash Compensation
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 0.3 and 0.5 EV steps)
Flash Modes
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync,
Control
Pre-flash TTL
Red-eye Reduction
ON/OFF
Print
Compatible Standards
Exif Prin, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Power
External Power
AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)
Battery
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Battery Performance
Approx. 340 images (CIPA standard) *9
Size
Weight (With Battery & Memory Stick PRO Duo)
Approx. 465 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 126.9mm x 94.4mm x 48.2mm
Weight (Body Only)
Approx. 407 g