High sensitivity with ISO 100-16000 (expandable to ISO 50)
SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization
Lens shading and aberration compensation
XGA OLED viewfinder for supreme comfort and ease:
Unrivaled resolution, contrast and response
Variable information display
Smart Teleconverter provides a clear and precise enlarged image
High visibility in bright and dark scenes
Three grid displays
Viewfinder is so informative and easy to view that every step in the photographic process ? including setting up shooting parameters and previewing their effects in real-time, framing your subject and fine-tuning the focus with the Enlargement feature, shooting photos and movies, and checking final results ? can easily be handled from start to finish without removing your eye from the viewfinder
This is true even in bright outdoor lighting and during sports, portrait and macro photography
Powerfully expressive movie production:
Cinema-like creative expression is yours to enjoy thanks to large APS HD CMOS (APS-C size) sensor dimensions
24p (25p) cinema-like expression
Quick AF Full HD Movie
AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD 60p (50p) movies
Heightened creative potential
Interchangeable lens freedom
One-touch movie access
Full manual movie shooting
Audio noise reduction
Unrivaled comfort and shooting flexibility:
Convenient Xtra Fine LCD with 3-way tilting
Quick-access controls
LCD data display
Customizable buttons
Memory function
Shot Result Preview
OptionalVG-C77AM vertical grip
Robust craftsmanship for carefree shooting:
System-wide dust and moisture resistance
Robust magnesium alloy body
150,000 shutter release durability
Anti-dust Technology/System
High-density battery
Extraordinary digital imaging capabilities:
Enhanced Picture Effect
Auto HDR
Multi Frame NR
Hand-held Twilight
Creative Style
GPS capability
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
An abundance of smart, versatile features:
1200-zone Evaluative Metering
Two-axis White Balance
AUTO+ (Auto Advanced) mode
Exposure mode
Exposure compensation and bracketing
Face Detection and Face Registration
Built-in flash with 16 mm coverage
HDMI terminal
BRAVIA Sync and PhotoTV HD
Drive mode
Memory Stick Duo / SD card slot
PlayMemories and Filmy photo and movie playback on PS3
Specifications:
Type:
Camera type: Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens compatibility:
Lens compatibility: Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed
Image sensor:
Type: APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Number of pixels (effective): Approx. 24.3 megapixels
Number of pixels (total): Approx. 24.7 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio: 3:2
Anti-dust system: Charge protection coating on low-pass filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
3:2 aspect ratio: L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 4240 x 2832 (12M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6M)
16:9 aspect ratio: L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 4240 x 2400 (10M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)
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)
3D Sweep Panorama Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
Image quality modes: RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture Effect: 11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature
Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Dynamic range functions: Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer: Auto/Level, Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording system (movie):
Recording format: AVCHD 2.0 (Progressive) / MP4
Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Image size (pixels) *NTSC/PAL compatibility depends on region
NTSC: AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH); MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
PAL: AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH, 25p/24Mbps/FX, 25p/17Mbps/FH); MP4: 1440 x 1080 (25fps/12M), VGA: 640 x 480 (25fps/3M)
Noise reduction: Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.; High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
Multi frame noise reduction: Auto/ISO100 to 25600
White balance:
Modes: Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7, 15-step, Custom, AWB micro adjustment
Two-axis fine adjustment: Available in all modes
Bracketing: 3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus system:
Type: TTL Phase-detection AF
Focus sensor: CCD line sensors
Focus point: 19 points (11 points cross type)
Sensitivity range: EV -1 to 18 (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus mode: Autofocus, Direct Manual Focus, Manual focus
AF mode: Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A) selectable
Focus area: Wide (auto,19 points) / Zone / Spot / Local
Other features: Tracking Focus, Predictive control (AF-A,AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (built-in LED type)
Exposure control:
Metering type: 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor: Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity: EV-2 to EV17 (at ISO100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached)
Modes: Multi segment, Spot, Center weighted
Exposure modes: AUTO, AUTO Advanced (AUTO+), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutterspeed priority (S), Manual (M)
Scene Selection: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure compensation: 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
AE bracketing: Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, with 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 2.0 EV, 3.0 EV increments, 3 or 5 frames (2.0 EV, 3.0 EV: only 3 frames)
AE lock: Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index): ISO 100-16000 equivalent (expandable to ISO 50), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 selectable with upper or lower limit)
Viewfinder:
Type: XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder
Total number of dots: 2,359,296 dots
Brightness control: Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage: 100%
Magnification: Approx. 1.09x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Diopter adjustment: -4.0 ~ +3.0 m-1
Eye point: Approx. 27 mm from the eyepiece lens, 22 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (CIPA standard)
Display: Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display, Grid Line
Real-time image adjustment display: Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
LCD monitor:
Type: Xtra Fine, 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Total number of dots: 921,600 dots
Brightness control: Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Display: Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display, Shooting Information For Viewfinder, Grid Line.
Real-time image adjustment display: Exposure Comp., White Balance, Creative Style
External flash: Sony System Flash compatible with auto-lock accessory shoe
Wireless control: Yes (wireless flash with lighting ratio control)
Drive:
Drive modes: Single Shot, Continuous (Hi/Lo) Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay selectable), Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, White Balance bracket, DRO bracket, Remote Control (with optional RM-DSLR1)
Continuous shooting speed: Hi: Maximum 8 frames per second / Lo: Maximum 3 frames per second; Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 12 images per second
Modes: Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec., Off), Image orientation (On/Off) Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Other features:
Face detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face registration, Face selection, Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function, GPS
Interface:
PC interface: Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
HD output: HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Others: Sync. Terminal, Auto-lock accessory shoe, Microphone jack, DC IN terminal, Remote terminal
Compatible OS (USB connection):
Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (10.3-10.6)
Audio:
Microphone: Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Speaker: Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps
Print:
Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function:
Type: Custom key settings
Memory: Function Yes (3 sets)
Power:
Battery: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Still images: Approx. 470 shots with viewfinder and 530 shots with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Movies: Approx. 185 min. with viewfinder and 185 min. with LCD monitor
External power: AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
Weight:
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo: Approx. 732 g (1 lb 9.8 oz)
Body only: Approx. 653 g (1 lb 7.0 oz)
Dimensions:
W x H x D (excluding protrusions): Approx. 142.6 x 104.0 x 80.9 mm (5 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Body material:
Body material: Magnesium alloy and high-grade plastic exterior
