Lens
Lens Mount
Sony A-mount
Lens Compatibility
Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed
Image Sensor
Sensor Type
35mm full frame (35.9x24.0mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Anti-Dust System
Yes
Number of Pixels (total)
Approx. 43.6 megapixels
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
Approx. 42.4 megapixels
Recording (still images)
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: 7952 x 4472 (36M), M: 5168 x 2912 (15M), S: 3984 x 2240 (8.9M), APS-C L: 5168 x 2912 (15M), M: 3984 x 2240 (8.9M), S: 2592 x 1456 (3.8M)
Uncompressed RAW
Yes
14bit RAW
14bit RAW
Colour Space
sRGB Standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB Standard compatible with TRILUMINOS colour
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) )
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) ), Yes (Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Picture Effect
8 types: Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Pop colour, Posterization (B/W, colour), Retro Photo, Soft High-key , Partial colour (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Rich-tone Monochrome,
Recording system (Still Image)
Image Size (pixels) [3:2]
35mm full frame L: 7952 x 5304 (42M), M: 5168 x 3448 (18M), S: 3984 x 2656 (11M), APS-C L: 5168 x 3448 (18M), M: 3984 x 2656 (11M), S: 2592 x 1728 (4.5M)
Recording Format
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Quality Modes
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Recording (movie)
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), PAL
[XAVC S 4K] 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60M), [XAVC S HD] 1920 x 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50M), [AVCHD] 1920 x 1080(50p, 28M, PS), 1920 x 1080(50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(50i, 17M, FH), 1920 x 1080(25p, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(25p, 17M, FH), [AVC MP4] 1920 x 1080(50p, 28M), 1920 x 1080(25p, 16M), 1280 x 720(25p, 6M)
Recording Format
XAVCS, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant, MP4
Movie Functions
Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Dual Video REC, TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), AF Tracking Duration, Auto Slow Shutter, REC Control, Gamma Display Assist
Picture Effect
Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Pop colour, Posterization (colour), Posterization (B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial colour (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome
Clean HDMI output
Yes (On/Off)
Picture Profile
Yes (Off/PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, colour Mode, Saturation, colour Phase, colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Image Size (Pixels), NTSC
[XAVC S 4K] 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60M), [XAVC S HD] 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M), [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] 1920 x 1080(60p, 28M), 1920 x 1080(30p, 16M), 1280 x 720(30p, 6M)
Colour Space
xvYCC Standard (x.v.colour when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS colour
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE)
NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps, PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps
HDMI Output
3840 x 2160 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4: 2: 2 8bit/RGB 8bit
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (RECORDING FRAME RATE & IMAGE SIZE)
NTSC mode: 1920x1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), PAL mode: 1920x1080 (50p, 25p)
Recording System (movie)
VIDEO COMPRESSION
XAVCS: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT
XAVCS: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Recording System
Memory Card Slot
SLOT1: Multi-slot for Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD cards, SLOT2: Slot for SD cards
Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant), Micro SD memory card, Micro SDHC memory card, Micro SDXC memory card
Location information Link from smartphone
Yes
Noise reduction
Multi Frame NR
-
Noise Reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
White balance
Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
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, A7 to B7 /Custom 1/2/3 /Custom Set/Underwater
Priority Set in AWB
Yes
AWB Micro Adjustment
Yes (G7 to M7, 57-step) (A7 to B7, 29-step)
Focus
Focus Point
Detection sensor 1: 79 points (15 cross-type points, F2.8- sensitive at the center point), Detection sensor 2: 399 points (323 selectable points, 79, hybrid-cross auto focus points*)* When Hybrid Phase Detection AF is activated
Focus Sensor
Detector 1: CCD line sensors, Detector 2: Focal Plane Phase Detection sensors
Focus Sensitivity Range
Detector 1: Center area EV -4 to 18 (at ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus Type
TTL Phase-detection AF
Other Features
Eye-start AF, Lock-on AF, Eye AF, AF micro adjustment, Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus lock, AF On
AF Illuminator
-
Focus Mode
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A), Direct Manual Focus, Manual focus
Focus Area
Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot/Expanded Flexible Spot/Lock-On AF (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot/Expanded Flexible Spot)
Exposure
Metering Sensitivity
EV-2 to EV17 (at ISO100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached)
Exposure Bracketing
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments.
Exposure Modes
AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Memory recall (MR1/2/3), Sweep Panorama, Movie/slow-motion and quick-motion (Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A) /Shutter-speed priority (S) /Manual (M) selectable)
ISO Sensitivity
Still images: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Metering Mode
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard/Large), Entire Screen Avg. Highlight
Exposure Compensation
+/-5.0 EV (1/3EV, 1/2EV steps selectable)
AE Lock
Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode. (AEL w/shutter (Auto/On/Off) is supported)
Metering Sensor
Exmor R CMOS sensor
Anti-flicker Shoot.
Yes
Exposure
Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Viewfinder
Field Coverage
100%
Brightness Control (Viewfinder)
Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Color Temperature Control
Manual (5 steps)
Viewfinder Type
1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder, XGA OLED
Number of Dots
2 359 296 dots
Magnification
approx. 0.78 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)
Display Contents
Graphic Display / Display All Info./ No Disp. Info. / Digital level gauge / Histogram
Eye Point
Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1(CIPA Standard)
Dioptre Adjustment
-4.0 to +3.0m-1
LCD Screen
Quick Navi
Yes
Display Content
Graphic Display / Display All Info./ No Disp. Info. / Digital level gauge / Histogram, Graphic Display / Display All Info./ No Disp. Info. / Digital level gauge/ Histogram / Shooting information for viewfinder mode
Others
WhiteMagic, Grid Line(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker(Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)
ON/OFF
Touch Panel
-
Brightness Control
Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather
Number of Dots
1,228,800 dots
Monitor Type
7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT
Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)
Yes (Auto/Manual)
Zebra
Yes, (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
Focus Magnifier
Yes (35mm full frame: 7.8x, 15.5x, APS-C: 5.1x, 10.1x)
Adjustable Angle
Tilt angle: 134 degrees upward and 180 degrees downward. Rotation angle: 180 degrees clockwise and 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Peaking MF
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow)
Top Panel
Top Panel
Yes
Other Features
Clear Image Zoom
Still images: 35mm full frame: L: approx. 2x, M: approx. 3.1x, S: approx. 4x, APS-C: L: approx. 2x, M: approx. 2.6x, S: approx. 4x, Movies:Approx. 2x
PlayMemories Camera Apps™
-
Others
ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Copyright, Set File Name, Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Smart Teleconverter(approx.1.4 x / 2x)
Eye-Fi ready
Yes 1
Digital Zoom
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. 6.2x, 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
Modes: On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off, Face selection
Shutter
Flash Sync. Speed
1/250 s 2
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Yes (ON/OFF)
Type
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed
PAL mode: Still images:1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4(1/3 steps) up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode), NTSC mode: 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 Control
Flash Modes
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync. Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Rear Sync. Hi-speed sync, Wireless 3
Control
ADI, Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
FE Level Lock
Yes
Type
-
External Flash Compatibility
Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor (ADP-MAA, sold separately) for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe, Compatible with Sony Radio-controlled Lighting System
Flash Bracketing
3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
Image Stabilization
Compensation Effect
4.5 steps (based on CIPA Standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With SAL 135F18Z lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Type
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation
Drive
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)
Continuous shooting: Hi+: 12 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 4 fps 4
No. of recordable frames (approx.)
[Continuous shooting: Hi+] Extra fine: 60 images/Fine: 63 images/Standard: 64 images/RAW & JPEG: 54 images/RAW: 54 images/RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 24 images/RAW (Uncompressed): 25 images, [Continuous shooting: Hi] Extra fine: 65 images/Fine: 71 images/Standard: 74 images/RAW & JPEG: 56 images/RAW: 57 images/RAW(Uncompressed) & JPEG: 25 images/RAW(Uncompressed): 26 images 4 5
Drive Modes
Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/5/2 sec delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10/5/2 sec delay 3/5 frames selectable), Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Playback
Photo Capture
Yes
Modes
Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 24.9x, M: 16.2x, S: 12.5x, Panorama (Standard): 25.6x, Panorama (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/XAVCS HD/XAVCS 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Interface
Remote Control(Wired)
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band) )
Wireless LAN (Built-In)
Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band), View on Smartphone, Send to Computer, View on TV 6
HD Output
HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB
Headphone Terminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Remote Control(Wireless)
Yes (Wi-Fi, Infrared)
NFC™
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
Mic Terminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Print
Compatible Standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom Function
Type
Custome key settings, programmable setting
Memory Function
Yes (Body 3 sets/memory card 4 sets)
Lens Compensation
Setting
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Audio
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately)
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Power
Others
Operating Temperature
0 - 40℃/32 - 104℉
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 142.6 mm x 104.2 mm x 76.1 mm;approx. 5 5/8 inches x 4 1/8 inches x 3 inches
Weight (with battery and memory card included)
Approx. 849 g;approx. 1 lb. 13.9 oz.
What's In The Box
- Shoulder strap
- Body cap
- Accessory shoe cap
- Eyepiece cup
- Micro USB cable
- Battery Charger BC-VM10A
- Rechargeable Battery NP-FM500H
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