Specifications
Sensor
Number of Pixels (Effective)
Approx. 20.4 Megapixels
Number of Pixels (Gross)
Approx. 21.1 Megapixels
Sensor type
1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
Lens
Lens type
ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens, 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 superED glass element, 2 ED glass element and 3 aspheric element)
Optical zoom
50x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
ANGLE OF VIEW (35 MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT)
84 deg-2 deg (24–1200 mm) 1
Focal length
f = 4.3-215 mm
Digital Zoom
20M Approx. 200x / 10M Approx. 284x / 5M Approx. 400x / VGA Approx. 810x / 15M (16:9) Approx. 200x / 2M (16:9) Approx. 540x
Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)
iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 1 cm (0.03 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 240 cm (7.87 ft.) to Infinity) / Programme Auto: AF (W: Approx. 1 cm (0.03 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 240 cm (7.87 ft.) to Infinity)
Filter diameter
Yes (φ55)
Iris diaphragm
7 blades
F-number (Maximum Aperture)
F2.8 (W) - 6.3 (T)
Clear Image Zoom (Still Image)
Still Image: 20M Approx.100x / 10M Approx.142x / 5M Approx.200x / VGA Approx.810x / 15M(16:9) Approx.100x / 2M(16:9) Approx.270x; Movie: Approx. 100x
LCD
Screen type
7.5 cm (3.0 type) (4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
Adjustable Angle
Up by approx. 90 degrees, down by approx. 60degrees
MF Assist Magnification
8.1x, 16.2x
Display Selector (Finder/Lcd)
FINDER/MONITOR (not automatically)
Viewfinder
Field Coverage
100%
Brightness Control
Manual (5 steps)
Viewfinder Screen Type/Number of Dots
Electrical (0.5 cm (0.2 type), 201.600dots equivalent)
Camera
Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)
Approx. 10 fps (for up to 10 shots)
Number of Recognised Scenes
Still Image: Superior Auto: 44 / iAuto: 33; Movie: 44
Focus Area
Wide;Center;Flexible Spot (S/M/L)
Shooting Mode
Program Auto;Aperture Priority;Shutter Speed Priority;Manual Exposure;MR(Memory Recall) 1,2;Movie Mode(Program Auto,Aperture Priority,Shutter Speed Priority,Manual Exposure);Panorama;Scene Selection;Intelligent Auto;Superior Auto
STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE)
Optical
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, Sepia
Focus Mode
Single-shot AF;DMF;Manual Focus;Continuous AF(Advanced sports & Movie Only)
WB Micro Adjustment
G7-M7, A7-B7
ISO Sensitivity (Movie)
Auto (ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200
Drive Modes
Single;Continuous shooting;Self-timer;Self-timer(cont.);Self-portrait;Cont.-bracketing;White balance bracketing
Shutter Speed
iAuto (4 - 1/4000) / Program Auto (1 - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30 - 1/4000) / Manual (30 - 1/4000)
Scene Selection
High Sensitivity;Night Scene;Handheld Twilight;Night Portrait;Landscape;Portrait;Soft Skin;Anti Motion Blur;Beach;Snow;Fireworks;Advanced Sports Shooting;Gourmet;Pet Mode
Dynamic Range Functions
Off, Dynamic Range Optimiser (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)
Light Metering Mode
Multi Pattern;Centre Weighted;Spot
Exposure Control
Yes
Minimum Illumination
Auto: 4lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)
LOCK ON AF
Yes
Panorama (Shooting)
Intelligent Sweep Panorama (supports 360 format)
Noise Reduction
Long exposure NR;high ISO NR:Normal/Low;Multi Frame NR:Auto, ISO100-12800
Image Control
Quality(Fine / Standard)
Self-Timer
Off / 10 s /2 s / portrait 1 / portrait 2
Flash Red-Eye Correction
On / Off
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)
Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit), 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200, Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200),100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400 /12800
Auto Image Rotation
-
Minimum Illumination (Movie)
Auto: 4lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)
Metering Mode
Multi Pattern;Centre Weighted;Spot
Image Processing Engine
Yes (BIONZ X®)
Aperture
iAuto (F2.8-F6.3 (W)) / Program Auto (F2.8-F6.3 (W) ) /Aperture Priority (F2.8-F8.0(W)) / Shutter Priority (F2.8-F6.3(W)) / Manual (F2.8-F8.0 (W))
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
Flash
Flash type
Built-in, manual pop-up
AF Illuminator
Auto/Off
Flash Mode
Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash /Rear Sync.
Flash Range
ISO Auto: Approx. 0.5 m to 8.5 m (W) / Approx. 2.4 m to 3.5 m (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 12.0 m (W) / Approx. 5.1 m (T)
Recording
Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size)
3:2 mode:18M(5,184×3,456) / 8.9M(3,648×2,432) / 4.5M(2,592×1,728) / 4:3mode:20M(5,184×3,888) / 10M(3,648×2,736) / 5M(2,592×1,944) / VGA / 16:9mode:15M(5,184×2,920) / 7.5M(3,648×2,056) / 2.1M(1,920×1,080) / 1:1mode:15M(3,888×3,888) / 7.5M(2,736×2,736) / 3.7M(1,920×1,920) / Sweep Panorama:Wide(7,152×1,080/4,912×1,920) /Standard(4,912×1,080/3,424×1,920) / Sweep Panorama:360 (11,520×1,080)
Colour Space (Still)
sRGB
Panorama (Recording)
Intelligent Sweep Panorama (supports 360 format)
Recording Format
Still Images: JPEG ( DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline ) compliant, DPOF compatible
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick Duo;Memory Stick PRO Duo;Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed);Memory Stick PROHG Duo;Memory Stick Micro 2;Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) 2;;SD Memory Card;SDHC Memory Card;SDXC Memory Card;microSD Memory Card 2;microSDHC Memory Card 2;microSDXC Memory Card 2
Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)
AVCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/24p) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/24p),MP4: 12M (1,440 x 1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA (640 x 480/30fps)
Recording Format (Movie Audio)
AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator), MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Interface
Power
Power Source
DC3.6V (supplied battery) / DC5.0V (supplied AC Adapter)
BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA)
Still Images: Approx. 300 / Approx. 150 min (EVF:Approx. 380 / Approx. 190min); Movies (actual shooting): Approx. 50 min (EVF: Approx. 55 min). (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB); Movies (continuous shooting): Approx. 85min (EVF: Approx. 95min). (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB.) 5
USB Charge/USB Power Supply
Yes (Power supply during shooting/playback requires separately sold AC-UD10.)
Power Consumption (Camera Mode)
Approx. 1.4 W (EVF:Approx. 1.1 W)
Battery System
NP-BX1
Others
Playback Functions
BRAVIA® Sync(Control for HDMI);9/25-frame index view;Auto Orientation;Slide Show;Forward/Rewind (Movie);Delete;Protect;Motion Shot Video
Shooting Functions
Face Detection;Grid Line;Smile Shutter;Digital Level Gauge (roll);WB Bracket;MF Assist;Micref Level
Operating Temprature
0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F.
Photo Creativity
Yes
Size and Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.)
129.6 x 93.2 x 114.8 mm, 129.6 x 93.2 x 103.2 mm (from front of lens to monitor); 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in., 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. (from front of lens to monitor)
WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT)
Approx. 652g (1lb 7.0oz.) (Battery and Memory Stick DUO are included) / Approx. 625g (1lb 6.0oz.) (Body Only)
Supplied Accessory
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC Adaptor AC-UUD12, Micro USB cable, Shoulder Strap, Shoe Cap, Lens Cap, Instruction Manual
What's In The Box
- Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
- AC Adaptor AC-UUD12
- Micro USB cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Shoe Cap
- Lens Cap
- Instruction Manual
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