Lens Compatibility |
Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed |
Lens Mount |
Sony A-mount |
Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
Number Of Pixels (Effective) |
Approx. 42.4 megapixels |
Number of Pixels (total) |
Approx. 43.6 megapixels |
Sensor Type |
35 mm full frame (35.9x24.0 mm), Exmor R® CMOS sensor |
Anti-Dust System |
Yes |
Recording Format |
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
Image Size (pixels) [3:2] |
35 mm full frame L: 7952 x 5304 (42M), M: 5168 x 3448 (18M), S: 3984 x 2656 (11M), APS-C L: 5168 x 3448 (18M), M: 3984 x 2656 (11M), S: 2592 x 1728 (4.5M) |
Image Size (pixels) [16:9] |
35 mm full frame L: 7952 x 4472 (36M), M: 5168 x 2912 (15M), S: 3984 x 2240 (8.9M), APS-C L: 5168 x 2912 (15M), M: 3984 x 2240 (8.9M), S: 2592 x 1456 (3.8M) |
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 Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard |
Picture Effect |
8 types: Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Pop colour, Posterization (B/W, colour), Retro Photo, Soft High-key , Partial colour (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Rich-tone Monochrome, |
Creative Style |
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps) ), Yes (Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Colour Mode, Saturation, Colour Phase, Colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset |
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)) |
Colour Space |
sRGB Standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe® RGB Standard compatible with TRILUMINOS colour |
14bit RAW |
14 bit RAW |
Uncompressed RAW |
Yes |
Recording Format |
XAVCS, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant, MP4 |
Video Compression |
XAVCS: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Audio Recording Format |
XAVCS: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby® Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch |
Colour Space |
xvYCC Standard (x.v.colour when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS colour |
Picture Effect |
Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Pop colour, Posterization (colour), Posterization (B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial colour (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome |
Creative Style |
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia,Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps) ) |
Picture Profile |
Yes (Off/PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, colour Mode, Saturation, colour Phase, colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset |
Image Size (pixels), NTSC |
[XAVC S 4K] 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60M), [XAVC S HD] 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M), [AVCHD] 1920 x 1080(60p, 28M, PS), 1920 x 1080(60i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(60i, 17M, FH), 1920 x 1080(24p, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(24p, 17M, FH), [AVC MP4] 1920 x 1080(60p, 28M), 1920 x 1080(30p, 16M), 1280 x 720(30p, 6M) |
Image Size (pixels), PAL |
[XAVC S 4K] 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60M), [XAVC S HD] 1920 x 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50M), [AVCHD] 1920 x 1080(50p, 28M, PS), 1920 x 1080(50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(50i, 17M, FH), 1920 x 1080(25p, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(25p, 17M, FH), [AVC MP4] 1920 x 1080(50p, 28M), 1920 x 1080(25p, 16M), 1280 x 720(25p, 6M) |
Slow and quick motion (shooting frame rate) |
NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps, PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps |
Slow and quick motion (recording frame rate and image size) |
NTSC mode: 1920x1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), PAL mode: 1920x1080 (50p, 25p) |
Movie Functions |
Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Dual Video REC, TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), AF Tracking Duration, Auto Slow Shutter, REC Control, Gamma Display Assist |
HDMI Output |
3840 x 2160 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4: 2: 2 8 bit/RGB 8 bit |
Clean HDMI output |
Yes (On/Off) |
Location information Link from smartphone |
Yes |
Media |
Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant), Micro SD memory card, Micro SDHC memory card, Micro SDXC memory card |
Memory Card Slot |
SLOT1: Multi-slot for Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD cards, SLOT2: Slot for SD cards |
Noise Reduction |
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off |
Multi Frame NR |
- |
White Balance Modes |
Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluorescent , Warm White/Cool White/Day White/Daylight /Flash/colour temperature 2500 to 9900 K , colour filter G7 to M7, A7 to B7 /Custom 1/2/3 /Custom Set/Underwater |
AWB Micro Adjustment |
Yes (G7 to M7, 57-step) (A7 to B7, 29-step) |
Priority Set in AWB |
Yes |
Bracketing |
3 frames, H/L selectable |
Focus Type |
TTL Phase-detection AF |
Focus Sensor |
Detector 1: CCD line sensors, Detector 2: Focal Plane Phase Detection sensors |
Focus Point |
Detection sensor 1: 79 points (15 cross-type points, F2.8- sensitive at the centre point), Detection sensor 2: 399 points (323 selectable points, 79, hybrid-cross auto focus points*)* When Hybrid Phase Detection AF is activated |
Focus Sensitivity Range |
Detector 1: Centre area EV -4 to 18 (at ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached) |
Focus Mode |
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A), Direct Manual Focus, Manual focus |
Focus Area |
Wide/Zone/Centre/Flexible Spot/Expanded Flexible Spot/Lock-On AF (Wide/Zone/Centre/Flexible Spot/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
Other Features |
Eye-start AF, Lock-on AF, Eye AF, AF micro adjustment, Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus lock, AF On |
AF Illuminator |
- |
Metering Type |
1200-zone evaluative metering |
Metering Sensor |
Exmor R CMOS sensor |
Metering Sensitivity |
EV-2 to EV17 (at ISO100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached) |
Metering Mode |
Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot (Standard/Large), Entire Screen Avg. Highlight |
Exposure Compensation |
+/-5.0 EV (1/3EV, 1/2EV steps selectable) |
Exposure Bracketing |
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments. |
AE Lock |
Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode. (AEL w/shutter (Auto/On/Off) is supported) |
Exposure Modes |
AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE , Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Memory recall (MR1/2/3), Sweep Panorama, Movie/slow-motion and quick-motion (Programmed AE , Aperture priority (A) /Shutter-speed priority (S) /Manual (M) selectable) |
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) |
Still images: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit) |
Anti-Flicker Shoot. |
Yes |
Viewfinder Type |
1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder, XGA OLED |
Number of Dots |
2 359 296 dots |
Brightness Control (Viewfinder) |
Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2) |
Colour Temperature Control |
Manual (5 steps) |
Field Coverage |
100% |
Magnification |
approx. 0.78 x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1) |
Dioptre Adjustment |
-4.0 to +3.0m -1 |
Eye Point |
Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1(CIPA Standard) |
Display Contents |
Graphic Display / Display All Info./ No Disp. Info. / Digital level gauge / Histogram |
Monitor Type |
7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT |
Number of Dots |
1,228,800 dots |
Touch Panel |
- |
Brightness Control |
Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather |
Adjustable Angle |
Tilt angle: 134 degrees upward and 180 degrees downward. Rotation angle: 180 degrees clockwise and 90 degrees counter-clockwise. |
Display Selector (Finder/LCD) |
Yes (Auto/Manual) |
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD) |
ON/OFF |
Quick Navi |
Yes |
Focus Magnifier |
APS-C: 5.1x, 10.1x), Yes (35 mm full frame: 7.8x, 15.5x |
Zebra |
(selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting), Yes |
Peaking MF |
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow) |
Others |
WhiteMagic, Grid Line(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker(Centre/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe) |
Display Content |
Graphic Display / Display All Info./ No Disp. Info. / Digital level gauge / Histogram, Graphic Display / Display All Info./ No Disp. Info. / Digital level gauge/ Histogram / Shooting information for viewfinder mode |
Top Panel |
Yes |
PlayMemories Camera Apps™ |
- |
Clear Image Zoom |
APS-C: L: approx. 2x, M: approx. 2.6x, S: approx. 4x, Movies:Approx. 2x, Still images: 35 mm full frame: L: approx. 2x, M: approx. 3.1x, S: approx. 4x |
Digital Zoom |
Smart zoom (Still images): 35 mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2x, APS-C: M: approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x, Digital zoom (Still images): 35 mm full frame: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 6.2x, S: approx. 8x, APS-C: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x, Digital zoom (movie): 35 mm full frame: approx. 4x, APS-C: approx. 4x |
Face Detection |
Modes: On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off, Face selection |
Others |
ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Copyright, Set File Name, Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Smart Teleconverter (approx.1.4x/2x) |
Eye-Fi ready |
Yes |
Type |
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
Shutter Speed |
PAL mode: Still images:1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode), NTSC mode: Still images:1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) |
Flash Sync. Speed |
1/250 s |
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter |
Yes (ON/OFF) |
Type |
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation |
Compensation Effect |
4.5 steps (based on CIPA Standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With SAL 135F18Z lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.) |
Type |
- |
Control |
ADI, Pre-flash TTL |
Flash Compensation |
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
Flash Bracketing |
3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments. |
Flash Modes |
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync. Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Rear Sync. Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External Flash Compatibility |
Sony System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor (ADP-MAA, sold separately) for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe, Compatible with Sony Radio-controlled Lighting System |
FE Level Lock |
Yes |
Drive Modes |
Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/5/2 sec delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10/5/2 sec delay 3/5 frames selectable), Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, White Balance bracket, DRO bracket |
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.) |
Continuous shooting: Hi+: 12fps, Hi: 8fps, Mid: 6fps, Lo: 4fps |
No. of recordable frames (approx.) |
[Continuous shooting: Hi+] Extra fine: 60 images/Fine: 63 images/Standard: 64 images/RAW & JPEG: 54 images/RAW: 54 images/RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 24 images/RAW (Uncompressed): 25 images, [Continuous shooting: Hi] Extra fine: 65 images/Fine: 71 images/Standard: 74 images/RAW & JPEG: 56 images/RAW: 57 images/RAW(Uncompressed) & JPEG: 25 images/RAW(Uncompressed): 26 images |
Photo Capture |
Yes |
Modes |
Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 24.9x, M: 16.2x, S: 12.5x, Panorama (Standard): 25.6x, Panorama (Wide): 38.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec,Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Date/Still/MP4/AVCHD/XAVCS HD/XAVCS 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect |
PC Interface |
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote |
Multi/Micro USB Terminal |
Yes |
NFC™ |
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) One-touch remote, One-touch sharing |
Wireless LAN (Built-In) |
Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band), View on Smartphone, Send to Computer, View on TV |
Bluetooth |
Yes (Bluetooth® Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band)) |
HD Output |
HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA® Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB |
Multi Interface Shoe |
Yes |
Mic Terminal |
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) |
DC IN Terminal |
Yes |
Sync Terminal |
Yes |
Remote Control (Wired) |
Yes |
Remote Control (Wireless) |
Yes (Wi-Fi, Infrared) |
Headphone Terminal |
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) |
Vertical Grip Connector |
Yes |
PC Remote |
Yes |
Microphone |
Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately) |
Speaker |
Built-in, monaural |
Compatible Standards |
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting |
Type |
Custom key settings, programmable setting |
Memory Function |
Yes (Body 3 sets/memory card 4 sets) |
Setting |
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion |
Supplied Battery |
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H |
Battery Life (Still Images) |
Approx. 390 shots (Viewfinder)/approx. 490 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA Standard) |
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording) |
(CIPA Standard) , Approx. 85 min (Viewfinder) /Approx. 85 min (LCD monitor) |
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording) |
(CIPA Standard) , Approx. 135 min (Viewfinder) /Approx. 135 min (LCD monitor) |
Internal Battery Charge |
- |
External Power |
AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (sold separately) |
Operating Temperature |
0-40 /32-104 |
Weight (with battery and memory card included) |
Approx. 849 g;approx. 1 lb. 13.9 oz. |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 142.6 mm x 104.2 mm x 76.1 mm;approx. 5 5/8 inches x 4 1/8 inches x 3 inches |
What's In The Box |
Shoulder strap Body cap Accessory shoe cap Eyepiece cup Micro USB cable Battery Charger BC-VM10A Rechargeable Battery NP-FM500H |