Specifications

Sensor
- - Number of Pixels (Effective)
    Approx. 20.1 Megapixels
- - Sensor Type
    1.0-type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
Lens
- - Lens type
    ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 15 elements in 12 groups (8 aspheric elements including AA (advanced aspherical) lens)
  - Clear Image Zoom (Movie)
    4K: Approx. 12x,HD: Approx. 16x
  - Optical Zoom
    8.0x
  - ANGLE OF VIEW (35MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT)
    84deg.-12deg.30min.(24-200mm¹)²
  - Focal length
    f=9.0-72mm
  - Digital Zoom (Still Image)
    20M Approx.32x / 10M Approx.44x / 5.0M Approx.64x / VGA Approx.121x
- - ND-filter
    -
  - Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)
    AF (W: Approx. 8cm (0.27 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 100cm (3.29 ft.) to Infinity)
  - Filter Diameter
    Approx.32x
  - F-number (Maximum Aperture)
    F2.8(W)-4.5(T)
  - Digital Zoom (Movie)
    Approx.32x
  - Clear Image Zoom (Still Image)
    20M Approx. 16x / 10M Approx. 22x / 5.0M Approx. 32x / VGA Approx. 121x
Screen
- - Screen Type
    7.5cm(3.0-type)(4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
  - Touch Panel
    Yes
  - MS Assist Magnification
    5.3x,10.7x
- - Adjustable Angle
    Up by approx. 180 degrees, down by approx. 90 degrees
  - Display Selector (Finder/Lcd)
    Auto/EVF(Manual)/Monitor(Manual)
Viewfinder
- - Field Coverage
    100%
  - Magnification
    Approx. 0.59x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m^-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.)
  - Dioptre Adjustment
    -4.0 to +3.0m^-1
- - Screen Type/Number of Dots
    0.39-type electronic viewfinder(OLED), 2,359,296dots
  - Brightness Control
    Auto, Manual(5steps)
  - Eye Point
    Approx.20mm from the eyepiece, 19.8mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m^-1(diopter) (CIPA standard)
Camera
- - Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)
    Continuous Shooting Hi: approx. 24 fps, Continuous Shooting Mid: approx. 10 fps, Continuous Shooting Low: approx. 3.0 fps ³⁴⁵
  - Number of Recognised Scenes
    Still Image:Superior Auto: 44 / iAuto: 33,Movie:44
  - Focus Area
    Wide (315 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-detection AF)),Zone,Center,Flexible Spot (S/M/L),Expanded Flexible Spot,Lock on AF(Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot(S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
  - Shooting Mode
    AUTO(Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto),Program Auto,Aperture Priority,Shutter Speed Priority,Manual Exposure,MR(Memory Recall) [body 3 sets / memory card 4 sets],Movie Mode(Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure),HFR Mode(Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure),Panorama,Scene Selection
  - STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE)
    Optical,Yes (Intelligent Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type)
  - Creative Style
    Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box
  - Focus Mode
    Single-shot AF,Automatic AF,Continuous AF,DMF,Manual Focus
  - WB Micro Adjustment
    Yes(G7 to M7,57-step)(A7 to B7,29-step)
  - ISO Sensitivity (Movie)
    Auto:(ISO125Level-ISO12800Level, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800
  - Electronic Shutter
    iAuto(4" - 1/32000) / Program Auto(30" - 1/32000) / Manual(30" - 1/32000) / Aperture Priority(30" - 1/32000) / Shutter Priority(30" - 1/32000)
  - Drive Modes
    Single,Continuous shooting(Hi/Mid/Lo),Self-timer,Self-timer(cont.),Cont.-bracketing⁶,Single-bracketing⁶,White balance bracketing⁶,DRO bracketing⁶
  - Focus Type
    Fast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
  - Shutter Speed
    iAuto(4" - 1/2000) / Program Auto(30" - 1/2000) / Manual(Bulb, 30" - 1/2000) / Aperture Priority(30" - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority(30" - 1/2000)
  - Scene Selection
    Portrait,Sports Action,Macro,Landscape,Sunset,Night Scene,Handheld Twilight,Night Portrait,Anti Motion Blur,Pet Mode,Gourmet,Fireworks,High Sensitivity
  - Dynamic Range Functions
    Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step))
- - Light Metering Mode
    Multi Pattern,Center Weighted,Spot,Entire Screen Avg,Highlight
  - Picture Profile
    off/PP1-PP10(Black Level, Gamma(Movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-log3, HLG, HLG1, HLG2, HLG3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset)
  - LOCK ON AF
    Yes
  - Picture Effect
    Still Image:Toy camera,Still Image:Pop Color,Still Image:Posterization,Still Image:Retro Photo,Still Image:Soft High-key,Still Image:Partial Color,Still Image:High Contrast Mono.,Still Image:Soft Focus,Still Image:HDR Painting,Still Image:Richtone Monochrome,Still Image:Miniature,Still Image:Watercolor,Still Image:Illustration,Movie:Toy camera,Movie:Pop Color,Movie:Posterization,Movie:Retro Photo,Movie:Soft High-key,Movie:Partial Color,Movie:High Contrast Mono.
  - Panorama (Shooting)
    Sweep Panorama
  - Noise Reduction
    Long exposure NR:On/Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1/3 sec.,high ISO NR:Normal/Low/Off,Multi Frame NR: Auto, ISO200-25600
  - Image Control
    Contrast,Saturation,Sharpness,Creative Style,Color Space(sRGB / Adobe RGB),Quality(RAW / RAW&JPEG ( Extra fine, Fine, Standard) / JPEG ( Extra fine, Fine, Standard)
  - Self-Timer
    10sec. / 5sec. / 2sec. / 3 or 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable / Bracketing shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable
  - White Balance Modes
    Auto,Daylight,Shade,Cloudy,Incandescent,Fluor.: Warm White,Fluor.: Cool White,Fluor.: Day White,Fluor.: Daylight,Flash,Underwater Auto,C.Temp./Filter,Custom
  - ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)
    Auto(ISO125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit),125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendable to ISO80/100),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO125-12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600⁷⁸
  - Minimum Illumination (Movie)
    Auto:2.9lux(Shutter Speed 1/30")
  - Image Processing Engine
    Yes (BIONZ X)
  - Aperture
    iAuto(F2.8/F11(W)) / Program Auto(F2.8/F11(W)) / Manual(F2.8/F11(W)) / Shutter Priority(F2.8/F11(W)) / Aperture Priority(F2.8/F11(W))
  - Exposure Compensation
    +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step
Flash
- - Flash Type
    Built-in, manual pop-up
  - Bracketing
    Yes
  - Flash Range
    ISO Auto: Approx.0.4m to 5.9m (1.31 ft. to 19.35 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0m to 3.1m (3.28 ft. to 10.17 ft.) (T), ISO12800: up to Approx. 12.4m (40.68 ft.) (W) / Approx. 7.0m (22.96 ft.) (T)
- - AF Illuminator
    Auto / Off
  - Flash Mode
    Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Rear Sync / Flash Off
Recording
- - Colour Space (Still)
    sRGB, Adobe RGB
  - Proxy Recording
    Yes
  - Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size)
    3:2mode:20M(5,472×3,648) / 10M(3,888×2,592) / 5M(2,736×1,824),4:3mode:18M(4,864×3,648) / 10M(3,648×2,736) / 5M(2,592×1,944) / VGA,16:9mode:17M(5,472×3,080) / 7.5M(3,648×2,056) / 4.2M(2,720×1,528),1:1mode:13M(3,648×3,648) / 6.5M(2,544×2,544) / 3.7M(1,920×1,920) ,Sweep Panorama:Wide(12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160),Standard(8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160)
  - Recording Format
    Still Image:JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.31,MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format),Movie:XAVC S⁹,Movie:AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible
  - Compatible Recording Media
    Memory Stick Duo¹⁰,Memory Stick PRO Duo¹⁰,Memory Stick PRO Duo(High Speed)¹⁰,Memory Stick PROHG Duo¹⁰,Memory Stick Micro¹¹¹⁰,Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)¹¹¹⁰,SD Memory Card¹⁰,SDHC Memory Card(UHS-I)¹⁰,SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I)¹⁰,microSD Memory Card¹¹¹⁰,microSDHC Memory Card¹¹¹⁰,microSDXC Memory Card¹¹¹⁰
  - HFR
    Recording NTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode XAVC S HD:50p 50M(1,920x1,080/250fps), 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/500fps), 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/1000fps) / 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/250fps), 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/500fps), 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/1000fps), NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] mode XAVC S HD:60p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps), 60p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps), 60p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps) / 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps), 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps), 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps) / 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps), 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps), 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps) Sensor Readout Number of effective pixelsQuality Priority:240fps/250fps(1,824x1,026),480fps/500fps(1,824x616),960fps/1000fps(1,244x420)/Shoot Time Priority:240fps/250fps(1,824x616),480fps/500fps(1,292x436),960fps/1000fps(912x308)
- - Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)
    NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] AVCHD: 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i), XAVC S 4K: 30p 100M(3,840x2,160/30p) / 30p 60M(3,840x2,160/30p) / 24p 100M(3,840x2,160/24p) / 24p 60M(3,840x2,160/24p), XAVC S HD:60p 50M(1,920x1,080/60p) / 60p 25M(1,920x1,080/60p) / 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/30p) / 30p 16M(1,920x1,080/30p) / 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/24p) / 120p 100M(1,920x1,080/120p) / 120p 60M(1,920x1,080/120p)
  - Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) during Movie
    16:9mode:17M(5,472×3,080) / 7.5M(3,648×2,056) / 4.2M(2,720×1,528)
  - Movie Recording Mode (PAL)
    NTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode AVCHD: 24M FX(1,920x1,080/50i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/50i), XAVC S 4K: 25p 100M(3,840x2,160/25p) / 25p 60M(3,840x2,160/25p), XAVC S HD:50p 50M(1,920x1,080/50p) / 50p 25M(1,920x1,080/50p) / 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/25p) / 25p 16M(1,920x1,080/25p) / 100p 100M(1,920x1,080/100p) / 100p 60M(1,920x1,080/100p)
  - DCF/DPOF
    DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF
  - Recording Format (Movie Audio)
    XAVC S:LPCM 2ch,AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator)
Interface
- - Input and Output Terminals
    Multi/Micro USB Terminal¹², Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI
  - Interfaces
    Yes
  - NFC
    NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
- - WI-FI
    Yes(IEEE802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band))
  - Bluetooth
    Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band))
Power
- - Power source
    DC3.6V(supplied battery) / DC5.0V(supplied AC Adaptor)
  - BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA)
    Monitor:Approx. 240 / Approx. 120min., Monitor (When Auto Monitor off is set to 2sec):Approx. 310 / Approx. 155min., ViewFinder:Approx. 220 / Approx. 110min.¹³
  - BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES ACTUAL SHOOTING)(CIPA)
    Monitor:Approx. 40min., ViewFinder:Approx. 40min.¹⁴¹⁵¹⁶
  - USB Charge/USB Power Supply
    Yes (Shooting, Playback)
- - Power Consumption (Camera Mode)
    Approx. 2.3W with LCD monitor and approx. 2.5W with viewfinder(CIPA standard)
  - BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES CONTINUOUS SHOOTING)(CIPA)
    Monitor:Approx. 75min., ViewFinder:Approx. 70min.¹⁴¹⁵
  - Battery System
    Rechargeable battery pack 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,Beatuty Effect,Photo Capture,Rating,Automatic Image Rotation,Cont Shoot Grouping
  - Shooting Functions
    Eye AF,Face Detection,Face Registration,Still Image Recording (during movie recording),Smile shutter,Grid Line,Quick Navi,Digital Level Gauge (pitch and roll),WB Bracket,DRO Bracketing,MF Assist,Peaking,Zebra,Marker Display,Micref Level,Step Zoom / Quick Zoom,Self-portrait timer,TC/UB,Photographer Name & Copyright,ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed,PC Remote Control,Gamma Disp. Assist,[Mov]AF Track Sensitivity,[Mov]AF Drive Speed,Set File Name,Touch Shutter,My Menu
  - TRILUMINOS Color
    Yes¹⁷
  - 4K image output
    Yes
- - Operating Temperature
    0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F.
  - Photo Creativity
    -
  - PlayMemories Camera Apps
    -
Print
- - Print
    Exif Print,PRINT Image Matching (PIM3)
Size & Weight
- - DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.)
    101.6x58.1x42.8 mm(4 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 1 11/16 in.)
- - WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT)
    Approx. 301g (10.7oz.)(Battery and Memory Card are included) / Approx. 274g (9.7oz.)(Body Only)
Supplied Accesory
- - WHAT'S IN THE BOX
    Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1,AC Adaptor,Micro USB cable,Wrist Strap,strap adapter,Instruction Manual
What's In The Box
- Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1,AC Adaptor,Micro USB cable,Wrist Strap,strap adapter,Instruction Manual

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Specifications

Sensor

Number of Pixels (Effective)

Sensor Type

Lens

Lens type

Clear Image Zoom (Movie)

Optical Zoom

ANGLE OF VIEW (35MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT)

Focal length

Digital Zoom (Still Image)

ND-filter

Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)

Filter Diameter

F-number (Maximum Aperture)

Digital Zoom (Movie)

Clear Image Zoom (Still Image)

Screen

Screen Type

Touch Panel

MS Assist Magnification

Adjustable Angle

Display Selector (Finder/Lcd)

Viewfinder

Field Coverage

Magnification

Dioptre Adjustment

Screen Type/Number of Dots

Brightness Control

Eye Point

Camera

Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)

Number of Recognised Scenes

Focus Area

Shooting Mode

STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE)

Creative Style

Focus Mode

WB Micro Adjustment

ISO Sensitivity (Movie)

Electronic Shutter

Drive Modes

Focus Type

Shutter Speed

Scene Selection

Dynamic Range Functions

Light Metering Mode

Picture Profile

LOCK ON AF

Picture Effect

Panorama (Shooting)

Noise Reduction

Image Control

Self-Timer

White Balance Modes

ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)

Minimum Illumination (Movie)

Image Processing Engine

Aperture

Exposure Compensation

Flash

Flash Type

Bracketing

Flash Range

AF Illuminator

Flash Mode

Recording

Colour Space (Still)

Proxy Recording

Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size)

Recording Format

Compatible Recording Media

HFR

Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)

Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) during Movie

Movie Recording Mode (PAL)

DCF/DPOF

Recording Format (Movie Audio)

Interface

Input and Output Terminals