Never miss another moment, however fleeting. Discover a new world of lightning-quick shooting responses and smooth, accurate autofocus tracking - even with moving objects. Capture beautiful videos in detail-packed Full HD. All in a light, compact camera that's easy to carry.
16.2 effective megapixels - High-resolution Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor for low-noise, ultra-responsive still image and HD video shooting, even in low light.
BIONZ processor with dual Noise reduction - Powerful image processing engine incorporates new algorithms for very high quality, low noise images with rich tonal gradation.
Translucent Mirror Technology - Replaces DSLR moving mirror with fixed translucent mirror: enables ultra-fast shooting with speedy, accurate phase detection AF.
Ultra high-speed continuous shooting - Capture fast-moving action at up to 10fps in Continuous Priority AE mode, with accurate autofocus tracking of moving subjects.
Quick AF Full HD movie shooting - Record detail-packed Full HD videos in AVCHD 1080i or MP4 format: with rapid, accurate AF tracking, even with moving subjects.
Creative Full HD movie functions - Including dedicated Movie button, aperture control for beautiful depth of field effects and selectable Creative Styles.
Advanced Quick AF Live View - Real-time full-resolution image display from main sensor on LCD or in viewfinder with fast, accurate phase-detection autofocus.
Sweep Panorama with 3D Sweep Panorama - Press the shutter and sweep the camera to capture extra-wide panoramic images: also capture 3D panoramas to view on 3D TV.
Up to ISO 12800 - Very high maximum sensitivity with improved noise reduction for natural-looking images, even in low light conditions.
15-point phase-detection AF system - Newly developed AF system with 3 cross sensors for rapid, accurate focusing - effective with Viewfinder or live view shooting.
7.5 cm (3.0") widescreen (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD - High resolution (921k dot) tilt/swivel LCD: edge-mounted LED backlighting and TruBlack technology for superb detail and contrast.
High resolution Electronic Viewfinder - Xtra Fine LCD viewfinder with 1.15 million dot resolution and 100% frame coverage for accurate image preview.
Versatile information display - Select from a choice of digital levelling gauge, shooting parameters, grid lines and graphic exposure display options.
AUTO+ Mode - Automatically analyses scene and shooting conditions, adjusting camera parameters for excellent results with any scene.
Face Detection - Recognises up to 8 faces in a scene, optimising optimum exposure, white balance, flash and other settings for beautiful portraits.
Smile Shutter - Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles with an adjustable smile detection sensitivity.
Enhanced HDR Auto - Automatically merges three successive exposures to create a single image with an effective dynamic range even wider than film.
Multi-Frame Noise Reduction - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single ultra-low noise image; sensitivity equivalent to ISO 25600.
Handheld Twilight Mode - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single image with supressed blur and reduced noise in low light.
GPS for easy geotagging - Automatically tags images with location information: enjoy map views with PMB software or on BRAVIA TV with Photo Map function.
Creative Styles - 6 selectable image finishing options to suit range of shooting situations - can be customised for even greater creative control.
D-Range Optimiser - Analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes.
Versatile drive modes - Drive modes include Continuous advance, Self-timer, exposure bracketing and White balance bracketing.
SteadyShot INSIDE - Optical image stabilisation offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with A-mount lenses by Sony or Konica Minolta.
Dual anti-dust system - Reduces build-up of dust on sensor during lens exchange.
HDMI® output - HD connector for image display on HD TV (requires optional cable). Photo TV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA®.
BRAVIA® Sync - Allows direct control of camera playback functions via BRAVIA® TV’s remote.
Supplied software - Includes Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and PMB Version 5.2.
| Sensor Type | CMOS Sensor |
| Effective pixels | 16.2 |
| Total pixels | 16.7 |
| Aspect Ratio | 23.5 x 15.6 (APS-C size) |
| Colour filter type | R, G, B, Primary color |
| Processor Type | BIONZ |
| Mount | Sony Alpha / Minolta A |
| Focus Type | TTL phase-detection system |
| AF points | 15 points (3 points cross type) |
| AF point selection | Yes (15 local areas) |
| Exposure metering | -1 - 18 EV |
| AF modes | Continuous, Single Shot, Automatic, Manual Focus |
| Predictive AF | Yes (AF-A and AF-C) |
| AF lock | Yes |
| AF assist beam | Yes (with built-in flash) |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| AE lock | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step |
| AEB | With 1/3 EV / 2/3 EV increments, 3 frames |
| ISO speed equiv | ISO100 - 12800 |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
| Speed | 1/4000 - 30 and bulb |
| White Balance Settings | Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash |
| Personal White balance | Yes |
| White Balance Bracketing | 3 frames, Selectable 2 steps |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | 1.10x |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 19mm from the eyepiece lens |
| Dioptre connection | -4 to +4.0 diopter |
| Depth of field preview | Yes |
| Monitor | 3 inch Xtra Fine TruBlack LCD |
| Brightness | Adjustable |
| Flash Modes | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear flash sync. High Speed sync., Wireless (with optional compatible accessory flash) |
| Hotshoe | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2.0 EV (0.3EV steps selectable) |
| Second Curtain sync | Yes |
| External Flash | HVL-F42AM, HVL-F58, HVL-F20AM |
| Shooting modes | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W |
| Continuous Shooting | Max.10 fps in Continuous Advance Priority AE, max. 6 fps in Drive Mode |
| Image Size (Still) | 4912 X 3264 (16M), 3568 X 2368 (8.4M), 2448 X 1624 (4M) |
| Image Size (Video) | (AVCHD) 1920 x 1080 (50i, Interlace), Approx.17Mbps (Average bit-rate) (PAL), (MP4) 1440 x 1080 (Approx.25fps, Progressive), Approx.12Mbps (Average bit-rate) (PAL) / VGA (640 x 480, Approx.25fps, Progressive), Approx.3Mbps (Average bit-rate) (PAL) |
| Compression | |
| Still image type | RAW, JPEG |
| Simultaneous recording | Yes |
| PictBridge | No |
| Intelligent orientation sensor | Yes |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Playback zoom | Yes |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds |
| Menu languages | English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Portuguese / Dutch / Russian / Swedish / Danish / Norwegian / Finish / Polish / Czech / Hungarian / Greek / Turkish |
| Connection | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
| Memory Card Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards |
| Batteries | NP-FW50 |
| Battery life | Approx. 330 images with viewfinder, approx. 380 images in live view mode |
| Battery check | Yes |
| Lenses | Sony Alpha or Minolta A |
| Flash | HVL-F42AM, HVL-F58, HVL-F20AM |
| Remote Control | RMT-DSLR1, RM-S1AM, RM-L1AM |
| Operating environ | 0-40 degrees C |
| Dimensions | 124.4 x 92 x 84.7mm |
| Weight (body only) | 441g |
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