Product TypeDigital camera - mirrorless system
Enclosure ColorBlack
Sensor Resolution36.4 Megapixel
Optical Sensor TypeExmor CMOS
Total Pixels36,800,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution36,400,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size24 x 35.9mm
Sensor Dust ReductionYes
Sensor FeaturesDust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating
Wireless ConnectionWireless LAN, NFC (Near Field Communication)
Digital Zoom4 x
Image ProcessorBIONZ X
Auto FocusTTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty25
AE/AF ControlFace-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF
Face DetectionFace Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Smile Shutter
Digital Video FormatAVCHD, H.264
Image Recording FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
AV InterfacesComposite video/audio, HDMI
Light SensitivityISO 50, ISO auto (100-6400), ISO 100-25600
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones1200
Exposure ModesProgram, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, anti-motion blur
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Sunset, Soft Focus, Illustration, Landscape, Portrait, Water Colour, Miniature, Clear, Deep, Light, Autumn Leaves, Retro, partial color, Toy camera, Posterization, High contrast monochrome, Pop Color, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key, Night Scene
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, cloudy, flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white)
Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
Exposure Compensation±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing3 or 5 steps
White Balance BracketingYes
Exposure RangeEV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System MountingSony E-mount
Continuous Shooting Speed4 frames per second, 1.5 frames per second
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2 sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesUSB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, DPOF support, display brightness control, sharpness control, PRINT Image Matching, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, in-camera red-eye fix, shadow point display, highlight point display, contrast control, Auto HDR mode, 1080p Full HD movie recording, Manual Focus Check Live View, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 24p Cinema Mode, Exif Print support, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Anti-motion Blur Mode, x.v.Color technology, digital level meter, Shade Correction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), no anti-aliasing filter, Superior Auto mode, long exposure noise reduction, high ISO speed noise reduction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, remote control via mobile devices, Focus Peaking function, TRILUMINOS Color technology
Viewfinder TypeOLED
Viewfinder Color SupportColor
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.5"
Viewfinder Resolution2,359,296 pixels
Field Coverage100%
Magnification0.71x
Dioptric Correction Range-4 to +3
FeaturesViewfinder brightness control
Type3" LCD display
Resolution921,600 pixels
Display FeaturesFolding
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connector Type1 x Hi-Speed USB 1 x HDMI output 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x microphone 1 x headphones
Memory Card SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
SoftwareSony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0
Operating System SupportMS Windows Vista SP2, MS Windows 7 SP1, Apple Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.8, Windows 8
Compatible with Windows 7"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Included AccessoriesBody cap, shoulder strap, AC power adapter, USB cable
Body MaterialMagnesium alloy
ProtectionSplashproof, dust resistant
Battery TypeSony NP-FW50
Details1 x Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh ( included )
Battery Life DetailsPhoto shooting - 340 shots ( LCD Monitor on )
Memory Card SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
Supported Memory CardsSD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Image Storage7360 x 4912 7360 x 4144 4800 x 3200 4800 x 2704 3680 x 2456 3680 x 2072 2400 x 1600
Video CaptureAVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 30 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps
Width5 in
Depth1.9 in
Height3.7 in
Weight14.4 oz
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F