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Features
True-to-life detail in every frame
Shoot detail-packed photos with vivid colour thanks to a high-resolution 24.3 megapixels and 35mm full-frame Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
Smooth, natural photos with BIONZ
Get low-noise images even for quick-shots thanks to a powerful image processing engine
Accurate shooting with Dual AF System
Lock-on to fast-moving subjects quickly and get accurate, blur-free shots with AF-D Mode and AF Range Control
Freeze the action with fast-burst shooting
Get creative with fast-burst shooting, you can capture up to 6 frames per second
Smooth Full HD videos
A large 35mm full-frame sensor adds depth and detail to videos with 24p to 50p/60p Full HD recording
Make quick adjustments with Quick Navi Pro
Craft the image you want in no time at all, find the setting you want and make adjustments, it’s all in finger reach
A tough, durable design
The magnesium alloy body is strong and light, while the shutter can endure over 200,000 shutter releases for long-lasting performance
Bright, clear images with Tru-Finder™
See your subject vividly clear before taking the shot thanks to OLED technology from Sony
Easy viewing with tilting LCD screen
It gives you three-way tiltable viewing for more freedom when shooting
Get more control with a PC remote
Control photo and video shooting from a PC, the camera will automatically transfer the images
Even more hours of shooting
The optional vertical grip can house two batteries, bringing the total number of batteries (including the one in the camera) to three
Flexible control with dual media slots
It has one slot for SD cards and the other supports both SD cards and memory sticks, so your photos and videos are safely backed up
Vivid backlight with D-Range Optimiser
It analyses images in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes
Total creative control
There are six image finishing options for a range of shooting scenarios, customise them to suit your needs thanks to Creative Style
Results with any scene with Superior Auto
It automatically analyses scene and shooting conditions, then changes parameters for the ideal shot wherever you are
Beautiful portraits made easy
The camera automatically detects faces and adjusts for tighter compositions thanks to Auto Portrait Framing
More zoom with less to carry
Double your magnification for more detail, depth and contrast without the need for extra lenses thanks to Clear Image Zoom
Capture One (for Sony)
Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.
Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.
New Imaging Edge software suite from Sony
Imaging Edge app suite can maximise image quality, improve production efficiency and help you finely adjust RAW-based images. Use its “Remote” to remotely control shooting; “Edit” to develop RAW data into high-quality photos; and “Viewer” to view, rate and select photos from a list of shots.
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24.3MP Full Frame Exmor CMOS sensor
A-mount interchangeable lens system
Translucent Mirror Technology for fast focus
High contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder
Full manual control for creative photography
Lens CompatibilitySony A-mount lenses (also compatible with Konica and Minolta lenses)
Sensor Type35 mm
Sensor35 mm full frame (35.8 x 23.9mm) Exmor™ CMOS sensor
Number Of Pixels (Effective)24.3MP
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO 50–25600
Viewfinder Type0.5"-type electronic viewfinder (color)
Monitor Type3.0" type TFT LCD
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Specifications
Lens Mount
Sony A-mountYES
Lens Compatibility
All types of Sony A-mount lensesYES
Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX lensesYES
Image Sensory
Image sensor typeCMOS Sensor
Image sensor colour filterR, G, B, Primary color
Size (mm)35.8 x 23.9mm
Camera
Total sensor Pixels (megapixels)Approx. 24.7
Effective Pixels (megapixels)Approx. 24.3
Automatic White BalanceYES
White balance: ModeAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature & color filter, Custom
White balance: custom settingYES
White balance: types of color temperature2500 - 9900 k (G7 to M7,15-step) (A7 to B7, 15-step)
White balance bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
ISO Sensitivity SettingISO100 - 25600 equivalent
SteadyShot INSIDE
System: Sensor-shift mechanismYES
SteadyShot INSIDE scale (in viewfinder)NO
Camera-Shake warning (in viewfinder)NO
SteadyShot INSIDE capabilityApprox. 2.5 EV - 4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
SteadyShot INSIDE compatibilityAll Sony DSLR lenses and A-Mount bayonet lenses from Minolta and Konica Minolta
Anti-Dust
Charge protection coatingYES
Auto Focus System
TTL phase-detection systemYES
Contrast AF systemNO
Sensor19 points (11 points cross type)
Sensitivity Range (at ISO 100 equivalent); EV-1 to 17
Eye Start AF System (on off selectable)YES
AF Area: Wide focus areaYES (auto with 19 areas)
AF Area: SpotYES
AF Area: Local focus area selectionYES
AF Area: Multi PointNO
AF Area: Center WeightedNO
AF Area: Flexible SpotNO
AF ModesSingle-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Depth Map Assist Continuous AF
Predictive Focus ControlYES
Focus LockYES
AF IlluminatorYES (with built-in LED)
AF Illuminator range (meters)Approx. 1-7
Auto Exposure System
Light metering type1200-zone evaluative metering
Light metering cellExmor™ CMOS Sensor
Light metering: Multi segmentYES
Light metering: SpotYES
Light metering: Center weightedYES
Exposure: AutomaticYES
Exposure: Program AutoYES
Exposure: AUTOYES
Exposure: Shutter priorityYES
Exposure: Aperture priorityYES
Exposure: ManualYES
Exposure: Scene selectionYES
Sweep PanoramaYES
Anti Motion BlurNO
AE LockYES
Exposure compensationYES (+/-5.0 EV, 1/3, 1/2 EV step selectable)
AE BracketingWith 1/3EV, 1/2EV, 2/3EV, 2.0EV, 3.0EV increments, 3 /5frames (2.0EV, 3.0EV : only 3frames) selectable
Shutter
TypeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed Range (seconds)1/8000 - 30 and bulb
Flash Sync Speed; second1/250
Flash Sync Speed (With Steady Shoot On); second1/250
Flash Control
Flash Metering SystemADI / Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation+/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Built-in-Flash Recycling Time (approx. time in seconds)NO
Flash ModeAutoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear flash sync. Slow Speed sync.
Wireless flash modeYES (with optional compatible accessory flash)
Red-Eye ReductionYES
Flash PopupNO
Viewfinder
TypeElectronic
Focusing ScreenNO
Field of View (%)100
Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity)0.71x
Eye ReliefApprox. 27mm from the Eyepiece lens
Diopter Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Live View
Live ViewYES
LCD screen
Screen Size7.5cm / 3" Wide
Monitor TypeTFT drive
LCD Total Dot Number1,228,800
Brightness adjustableYES
Tilting screenYES
Rotating screenYES
Recording
Drive ModeSingle, Continuous, 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer, Bracket (continues, single, white balance bracket, DRO bracket)
Continuous-Advance Rate (approx. frames per second at maximum)max. 10/8 fps
Number of Continuous AdvanceExtra fine: 14 images/Fine: 18 images/Standard: 20 images/RAW & JPEG: 11 images/RAW: 13 images
Recording MediaMemory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards (UHS-I compliant)
Recording FormatJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format)
Image Size L - JPEG (pixels)6000 x 4000 (24M)
Image Size M (pixels)3936 x 2624 (10M)
Image Size S (pixels)2640 x 1760 (4.6M)
Panorama size:Max. degrees of sweep angle(focal length 16mm/18mm)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)
3D Panorama size:Max. degrees of sweep angle(Focal length:16mm/18mm)NO
Still Image qualityRAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Extra fine, Standard
Movie Recording FormatAVCHD / MP4
Video CompressionMPEG-4 AVC, H.264
Audio recording FormatDolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
Movie recording mode - AVCHD1920 x 1080 (60p/50p recording 28 Mbps, 60i/50i 24 Mbps, 60i/50i 17 Mbps, 24p/25p 24 Mbps, 24p/25p 17 Mbps)
Movie recording mode - MP41440 x 1080(Approx.30fps/25fps, Progressive) Approx.12Mbps(Average bit-rate) / VGA(640 x 480, Approx.30fps/25fps, Progressive), Approx.3Mbps(Average bit-rate
Noise Reduction (Long exp.NR)On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second
Noise Reduction (High ISO NR)YES
Noise Reduction (Multi Frame NR)YES
Color Space (sRGB)YES
Color Space (Adobe RGB)YES
Color mode/DEC/Creative stylesStandard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia
Dynamic Range OptimizerOff, Auto
Playback/Edit
White/Black Out AlertYES
Index PlaybackYES
Enlarge (Maximum magnification)L size: 16.7x, M size: 11.8x, S size: 8.3x
Image RotationYES
Auto Image RotationYES
General
GPSYES
InfoLITHIUM Battery IndicatorYES
Histogram IndicatorYES
ExifExif Ver.2.3
Exif PrintYES
PictBridgeNO
Menu LanguageEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Greek, Turkish
Zone MatchingNO
Depth-of-Field PreviewYES
PRINT Image Matching IIIYES
Remote Release TerminalYES
IR Remote ControlNO
DPOF(Digital Print Order Format)YES
Indicator of remaining memory spaceNO
Beep SoundOn/Off selectable
File Number MemoryOn/Off selectable
Folder Name ModeStandard and Date
Jacks
Video OutNO
HD/HDMI® OutYES
USB 2.0 Hi-SpeedYES
USB ModeMass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Power/Others
Battery SystemNP-FM500H
Supplied BatteryNP-FM500H
Stamina (battery life in CIPA condition)Approx. 410 shots(Viewfinder) / approx. 500 shots(LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Weight (g) (Body only)Approx.733
Dimensions
Width (mm)147
Height (mm)111.2
Depth (mm)78.4
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24.3MP Full Frame Exmor CMOS sensor
A-mount interchangeable lens system
Translucent Mirror Technology for fast focus
High contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder
Full manual control for creative photography
Lens CompatibilitySony A-mount lenses (also compatible with Konica and Minolta lenses)
Sensor Type35 mm
Sensor35 mm full frame (35.8 x 23.9mm) Exmor™ CMOS sensor
Number Of Pixels (Effective)24.3MP
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO 50–25600
Viewfinder Type0.5"-type electronic viewfinder (color)
Monitor Type3.0" type TFT LCD
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Features
True-to-life detail in every frame
Shoot detail-packed photos with vivid colour thanks to a high-resolution 24.3 megapixels and 35mm full-frame Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
Smooth, natural photos with BIONZ
Get low-noise images even for quick-shots thanks to a powerful image processing engine
Accurate shooting with Dual AF System
Lock-on to fast-moving subjects quickly and get accurate, blur-free shots with AF-D Mode and AF Range Control
Freeze the action with fast-burst shooting
Get creative with fast-burst shooting, you can capture up to 6 frames per second
Smooth Full HD videos
A large 35mm full-frame sensor adds depth and detail to videos with 24p to 50p/60p Full HD recording
Make quick adjustments with Quick Navi Pro
Craft the image you want in no time at all, find the setting you want and make adjustments, it’s all in finger reach
A tough, durable design
The magnesium alloy body is strong and light, while the shutter can endure over 200,000 shutter releases for long-lasting performance
Bright, clear images with Tru-Finder™
See your subject vividly clear before taking the shot thanks to OLED technology from Sony
Easy viewing with tilting LCD screen
It gives you three-way tiltable viewing for more freedom when shooting
Get more control with a PC remote
Control photo and video shooting from a PC, the camera will automatically transfer the images
Even more hours of shooting
The optional vertical grip can house two batteries, bringing the total number of batteries (including the one in the camera) to three
Flexible control with dual media slots
It has one slot for SD cards and the other supports both SD cards and memory sticks, so your photos and videos are safely backed up
Vivid backlight with D-Range Optimiser
It analyses images in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes
Total creative control
There are six image finishing options for a range of shooting scenarios, customise them to suit your needs thanks to Creative Style
Results with any scene with Superior Auto
It automatically analyses scene and shooting conditions, then changes parameters for the ideal shot wherever you are
Beautiful portraits made easy
The camera automatically detects faces and adjusts for tighter compositions thanks to Auto Portrait Framing
More zoom with less to carry
Double your magnification for more detail, depth and contrast without the need for extra lenses thanks to Clear Image Zoom
Capture One (for Sony)
Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.
Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.
New Imaging Edge software suite from Sony
Imaging Edge app suite can maximise image quality, improve production efficiency and help you finely adjust RAW-based images. Use its “Remote” to remotely control shooting; “Edit” to develop RAW data into high-quality photos; and “Viewer” to view, rate and select photos from a list of shots.
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Specifications
Lens Mount
Sony A-mountYES
Lens Compatibility
All types of Sony A-mount lensesYES
Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX lensesYES
Image Sensory
Image sensor typeCMOS Sensor
Image sensor colour filterR, G, B, Primary color
Size (mm)35.8 x 23.9mm
Camera
Total sensor Pixels (megapixels)Approx. 24.7
Effective Pixels (megapixels)Approx. 24.3
Automatic White BalanceYES
White balance: ModeAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature & color filter, Custom
White balance: custom settingYES
White balance: types of color temperature2500 - 9900 k (G7 to M7,15-step) (A7 to B7, 15-step)
White balance bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
ISO Sensitivity SettingISO100 - 25600 equivalent
SteadyShot INSIDE
System: Sensor-shift mechanismYES
SteadyShot INSIDE scale (in viewfinder)NO
Camera-Shake warning (in viewfinder)NO
SteadyShot INSIDE capabilityApprox. 2.5 EV - 4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
SteadyShot INSIDE compatibilityAll Sony DSLR lenses and A-Mount bayonet lenses from Minolta and Konica Minolta
Anti-Dust
Charge protection coatingYES
Auto Focus System
TTL phase-detection systemYES
Contrast AF systemNO
Sensor19 points (11 points cross type)
Sensitivity Range (at ISO 100 equivalent); EV-1 to 17
Eye Start AF System (on off selectable)YES
AF Area: Wide focus areaYES (auto with 19 areas)
AF Area: SpotYES
AF Area: Local focus area selectionYES
AF Area: Multi PointNO
AF Area: Center WeightedNO
AF Area: Flexible SpotNO
AF ModesSingle-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Depth Map Assist Continuous AF
Predictive Focus ControlYES
Focus LockYES
AF IlluminatorYES (with built-in LED)
AF Illuminator range (meters)Approx. 1-7
Auto Exposure System
Light metering type1200-zone evaluative metering
Light metering cellExmor™ CMOS Sensor
Light metering: Multi segmentYES
Light metering: SpotYES
Light metering: Center weightedYES
Exposure: AutomaticYES
Exposure: Program AutoYES
Exposure: AUTOYES
Exposure: Shutter priorityYES
Exposure: Aperture priorityYES
Exposure: ManualYES
Exposure: Scene selectionYES
Sweep PanoramaYES
Anti Motion BlurNO
AE LockYES
Exposure compensationYES (+/-5.0 EV, 1/3, 1/2 EV step selectable)
AE BracketingWith 1/3EV, 1/2EV, 2/3EV, 2.0EV, 3.0EV increments, 3 /5frames (2.0EV, 3.0EV : only 3frames) selectable
Shutter
TypeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed Range (seconds)1/8000 - 30 and bulb
Flash Sync Speed; second1/250
Flash Sync Speed (With Steady Shoot On); second1/250
Flash Control
Flash Metering SystemADI / Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation+/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Built-in-Flash Recycling Time (approx. time in seconds)NO
Flash ModeAutoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear flash sync. Slow Speed sync.
Wireless flash modeYES (with optional compatible accessory flash)
Red-Eye ReductionYES
Flash PopupNO
Viewfinder
TypeElectronic
Focusing ScreenNO
Field of View (%)100
Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity)0.71x
Eye ReliefApprox. 27mm from the Eyepiece lens
Diopter Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Live View
Live ViewYES
LCD screen
Screen Size7.5cm / 3" Wide
Monitor TypeTFT drive
LCD Total Dot Number1,228,800
Brightness adjustableYES
Tilting screenYES
Rotating screenYES
Recording
Drive ModeSingle, Continuous, 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer, Bracket (continues, single, white balance bracket, DRO bracket)
Continuous-Advance Rate (approx. frames per second at maximum)max. 10/8 fps
Number of Continuous AdvanceExtra fine: 14 images/Fine: 18 images/Standard: 20 images/RAW & JPEG: 11 images/RAW: 13 images
Recording MediaMemory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards (UHS-I compliant)
Recording FormatJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format)
Image Size L - JPEG (pixels)6000 x 4000 (24M)
Image Size M (pixels)3936 x 2624 (10M)
Image Size S (pixels)2640 x 1760 (4.6M)
Panorama size:Max. degrees of sweep angle(focal length 16mm/18mm)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)
3D Panorama size:Max. degrees of sweep angle(Focal length:16mm/18mm)NO
Still Image qualityRAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Extra fine, Standard
Movie Recording FormatAVCHD / MP4
Video CompressionMPEG-4 AVC, H.264
Audio recording FormatDolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
Movie recording mode - AVCHD1920 x 1080 (60p/50p recording 28 Mbps, 60i/50i 24 Mbps, 60i/50i 17 Mbps, 24p/25p 24 Mbps, 24p/25p 17 Mbps)
Movie recording mode - MP41440 x 1080(Approx.30fps/25fps, Progressive) Approx.12Mbps(Average bit-rate) / VGA(640 x 480, Approx.30fps/25fps, Progressive), Approx.3Mbps(Average bit-rate
Noise Reduction (Long exp.NR)On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second
Noise Reduction (High ISO NR)YES
Noise Reduction (Multi Frame NR)YES
Color Space (sRGB)YES
Color Space (Adobe RGB)YES
Color mode/DEC/Creative stylesStandard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia
Dynamic Range OptimizerOff, Auto
Playback/Edit
White/Black Out AlertYES
Index PlaybackYES
Enlarge (Maximum magnification)L size: 16.7x, M size: 11.8x, S size: 8.3x
Image RotationYES
Auto Image RotationYES
General
GPSYES
InfoLITHIUM Battery IndicatorYES
Histogram IndicatorYES
ExifExif Ver.2.3
Exif PrintYES
PictBridgeNO
Menu LanguageEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Greek, Turkish
Zone MatchingNO
Depth-of-Field PreviewYES
PRINT Image Matching IIIYES
Remote Release TerminalYES
IR Remote ControlNO
DPOF(Digital Print Order Format)YES
Indicator of remaining memory spaceNO
Beep SoundOn/Off selectable
File Number MemoryOn/Off selectable
Folder Name ModeStandard and Date
Jacks
Video OutNO
HD/HDMI® OutYES
USB 2.0 Hi-SpeedYES
USB ModeMass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Power/Others
Battery SystemNP-FM500H
Supplied BatteryNP-FM500H
Stamina (battery life in CIPA condition)Approx. 410 shots(Viewfinder) / approx. 500 shots(LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Weight (g) (Body only)Approx.733
Dimensions
Width (mm)147
Height (mm)111.2
Depth (mm)78.4
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