Specifications
Lens
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor
Sensor Type
APS-C
Sensor
APS-C type (23.2 x 15.4mm)
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
20.1MP
Number of Pixels (total)
Approx. 20.4
Image Sensor Aspect Ratio
3:2
Anti-Dust System
Charge protection coating on Optical Filter
Recording (still images)
Recording Format (Still images)
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Size (pixels), 3:2
L: 5456 x 3632 (20M), M: 3872×2576 (10M), S: 2736x1824 (5.0M)
Image Size (pixels), 16:9
L: 5456x3064 (17M), M: 3872x2176 (8.4M), S:2736x1536 (4.2M)
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 Quality Modes
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
RAW Output
YES
Picture Effect
Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera(Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Soft High-key , Soft Focus (High / Mid / Low), HDR Painting (High / Mid / Low), Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature (Auto / Top / Middle (H) / Bottom / Right / Middle (V) / Left), Watercolor, Illustration (High / Mid / Low)
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, Sepia (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
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))
Recording (movie)
Recording Format (Movie)
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4
Video Compression
AVCHD Ver. 2.0 compliant / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio Recording Format
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Image Size (pixels), PAL
(3:2 mode)"L:5456 x 3632(20M), M:3872×2576(10M), S:2736x1824(5.0M)", (16:9 mode)"L: 5456x3064(17M), M: 3872x2176(8.4M), S:2736x1536(4.2M)"
Movie Functions
PAL/NTSC Selector, Auto Slow Shutter
Storage Media
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards
Storage Media Slot
YES
Recording Mode on 2 Memory Cards
NO
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
Long exposure NR:available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low
Multi Frame NR
NO
White balance
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight), Flash, Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter (G7 to M7(15-step), A7 to B7(15-step)), Custom
AWB Micro Adjustment
YES (G7 to M7, 15-step) (A7 to B7, 15-step)
Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus
Focus Type
Contrast-detection AF
Focus Sensor
"Exmor™" APS HD CMOS sensor
Focus Point
25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV0 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus Mode
Autofocus, DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
AF Mode
AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area
Wide (25 points(contrast-detection AF)), Zone, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot (S/M/L)
Other Features
Focus lock
Type
Built-in flash
AF Illuminator range
Approx. 0.3 - approx. 3.0m (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Exposure
Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensor
"Exmor™" APS HD CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity
EV0 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Metering Mode
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes
iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual, Movie (Programmed AE / Aperture priority / Shutter-speed priority / Manual ), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
Scene Selection
Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Exposure Compensation
Still images: +/- 3.0EV (1/3EV steps);Movies: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
Auto (AE) Bracketing
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, With 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1.0 EV, 2.0 EV, 3.0 EV increments, 3 Frames (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV,1.0EV,2.0EV,3.0EV : only 3 frames) selectable
AE Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (Auto/On/Off selectable)
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 100–16000
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
-
Real-time Image Adjustment Display
YES(ON/OFF)
LCD Screen
Monitor Type
3.0" wide type TFT LCD
Total Number of Dots
460,800 dots
Brightness Control (LCD)
Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle
Up by approx. 180 degrees
Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)
YES(LCD)
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)
ON/OFF
Focus Magnifier
YES (6.8x, 13.6x)
Quick Navi
NO
Peaking MF
YES (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow)
Other Features
Face Detection
On / On (Regist. Faces) / Off, Face registeration, Face selection
Auto Object Framing
NO
Clear Image Zoom
Approx. 2x
Smart zoom (Still Image)
M:Approx.1.4x, S:Approx. 2x
Digital zoom (Still Image)
L:Approx. 4x, M:Approx. 5.6x, S:Approx. 8x
Digital zoom (Movie)
Approx. 4x
PlayMemories Camera Apps™
YES
Lens Compensation
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Image Processor
BIONZ X™
Self-Portrait
YES (3 sec delay / OFF selectable)
Smart Teleconverter
NO
Smile Shutter
YES (selectable from 3 steps)
Touch Shutter
NO
Shutter
Shutter Type
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed
Still images:1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4(1/3 steps) up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash Sync. Speed
1/160 sec. (With compatible Sony external flash)
Electronic Front Shutter Curtain
YES
Image Stabilization
Steadyshot
Not supported (image stabilisation supported on lens)
Flash Control
Flash Control
Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation
+/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
Flash Range
16mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Flash Modes
Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync
Wireless Control
Yes(Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band) )
Drive
Drive Modes
Single, Continuous, Speed-priority Continuous, 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec delay 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing:Single, Bracketing:Cont, WB Bracketing, DRO Bracketing
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)
3.5 fps (in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode)
Playback
Playback Modes
Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 12/30-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 15.1x, M: 10.7x, S: 7.6x, Panorama (Standard): 19x, Panorama (Wide): 29x), Image orientation (Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Date/Still/MP4/VCHD), Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect, Auto Review (10/5/2 sec,Off)
Interface
PC Interface
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
NFC™
One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
HD Output
HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K Still Image PB
Others
PC Remote
Interfaces
Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Audio
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone
Speaker
Built-in,monaural
Compatible Standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Custom Function Type
Custom key settings
Memory Function
YES
Power
Supplied Battery
NP-FW50 W-series Rechargeable Battery Pack
Battery Life (Still Images)
Up to 420 shots
Battery Life (CIPA, Movies)
Approx. 95 min(actual recording), Approx. 150 min(continuous recording)
External Power
AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)
Internal Battery Charge
YES
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm
Weight (with battery and memory card included)
210 g (Body Only) / 269 g (With battery and media)
Operating temparature
Range
<lt/>2500 to 9900K<gt/> & color filter <lt/>G7 to M7(15-step), A7 to B7(15-step)<gt/> / Custom
WiFi®
View on Smartphone
YES
Upload to PC
YES
View on TV
YES
Wireless & Network Capabilities
Wi-Fi, NFC One-touch functionality, Downloadable Camera Apps
Compatible OS
Compatible OS
Windows Vista SP2 (Starter Edition is not supported), Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Mac OS X (v10.6-v10.8)