Specifications
Lens
Lens Mount
E-mount
Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor
Sensor Type
35 mm
Sensor
35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm) Exmor™ CMOS sensor
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
12.2MP
Image Sensor Aspect Ratio
3:02
Recording (still images)
Image Size (pixels), 3:2
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 Size (pixels), 16:9
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 Quality Modes
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Recording (movie)
Recording Format (Movie)
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4 / XAVC S (up to 1920 x 1080/50p 28Mbps)
Video Compression
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Image Size (pixels), NTSC*
XAVC S: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps), 1280 x 720 (120p/50Mbps) AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH) MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
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
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)
Storage Media Slot
Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo / SD Memory card
White balance
White Balance Modes
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Color Filter (G7 to M7: 15 steps, A7 to B7: 15 steps), Custom, Underwater
AWB Micro Adjustment
G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)
Focus
Focus Type
Contrast-detection AF
Focus Point
25 points
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV -4 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
AF Mode
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus
Focus Area
Wide (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone
Type
—
Exposure
Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensitivity
EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes
AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 50–409600
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
0.5"-type electronic viewfinder (color)
Magnification
Approx. 0.71x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m)
LCD Screen
Monitor Type
3.0" type TFT LCD
Total Number of Dots
921,600 dots
Brightness Control (LCD)
Manual ( 5 steps between -2 and +2 ), Sunny Weather mode
Focus Magnifier
35mm full frame: 4.2x, 8.3x, APS-C: 2.7x, 5.4x
Peaking MF
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow)
Other Features
Clear Image Zoom
Still / Movie: Approx. 2x
PlayMemories Camera Apps™
YES
Lens Compensation
Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion
Image Processor
BIONZ X™
Shutter
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed
Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step), Up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)
Electronic Front Shutter Curtain
Yes
Silent Shooting
Yes (On/Off)
Image Stabilization
Steadyshot
Not supported (image stabilisation supported on lens)
Drive
Drive Modes
Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (10 sec. delay 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)
5 fps (in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode)
Interface
PC Interface
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
HD Output
HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K still image playback
Multi Interface Shoe
Yes
Others
Microphone terminal (3.5mm Stereo minijack), Headphone terminal (3.5mm Stereo minijack), Vertical Grip Connector
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe compatible with supplied shoe adaptor
Interfaces
Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Multi Interface Shoe, Microphone minijack, Headphone minijack, Vertical Grip Connector
Audio
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-XYST1M / XLR-K1M (sold separately)
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Power
Supplied Battery
NP-FW50 W-series Rechargeable Battery Pack
Battery Life (Still Images)
Up to 380 shots
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)
External Power
AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8mm, 126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2mm (from grip to monitor); 5 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in., 5 x 3 3/4 x 1 15/16 in. (from grip to monitor)
Weight (with battery and memory card included)
446 g (Body Only) / 489 g (With battery and media)
Operating temparature
Range
32°-104°F / 0-40°C
WiFi®
Wireless & Network Capabilities
Wi-Fi, NFC One-touch functionality, Downloadable Camera Apps