- 12.2 MP full-frame Exmor® CMOS sensor
- Ultra-high sensitivity at ISO 50 to ISO 409,600
- BIONZ® X engine for superb detail and noise reduction
- 4K video output with full pixel readout
- E-mount interchangeable lens system
- Lens CompatibilitySony E-mount lenses, Sony A-mount lenses with optional LA-EA adapterSensor TypeFull Frame Exmor™ CMOS sensorSENSOR35 mm full frame (1.40 x 0.94 in) Exmor® CMOS sensorNumber Of Pixels (Effective)12.2 MPISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)Expanded ISO Sensitivity Range ISO 50-409600*1Battery Life (Still Images)Up to 380 shotsViewfinder Type0.5" electronic viewfinder (color)Monitor Type3.0 in type TFT LCDFull Specifications
- Sony is committed not only to offering products, services and content that deliver exciting experiences but also to working towards our goal of a zero environmental footprint throughout our business activities.
- Learn more about Sony and the environment
Audio |
Microphone |
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-XYST1M / XLR-K1M (sold separately) |
Speaker |
Built-in, monaural |
Color Options |
Color Options |
black |
Drive |
Drive Modes |
3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO), Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer (10/2 s delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (10 s delay |
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.) |
5 fps (in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode) |
Exposure |
Metering Type |
1200-zone evaluative metering |
Metering Sensitivity |
EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
Metering Mode |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Modes |
AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie |
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) |
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Range ISO 50-409600*1 |
Focus |
Focus Type |
Contrast-detection AF |
Focus Point |
25 points |
Focus Sensitivity Range |
EV -4 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
AF Mode |
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
Focus Area |
Wide (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone |
TYPE |
— |
Image Stabilization |
Steadyshot |
Not supported (image stabilization supported on lens) |
Interface |
PC Interface |
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote |
HD Output |
HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K still image playback |
Multi Interface Shoe |
Yes |
Others |
Microphone terminal (1/8 in stereo minijack), Headphone terminal (1/8 in stereo minijack), vertical grip connector |
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe |
Autolock Accessory Shoe compatible with supplied shoe adapter |
Interfaces |
Headphone minijack, Microphone minijack, Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Multi Interface Shoe, Vertical Grip Connector |
LCD Screen |
Monitor Type |
3.0 in type TFT LCD |
Total Number of Dots |
921,600 dots |
Brightness Control (LCD) |
Manual ( 5 steps between -2 and +2 ), Sunny Weather mode |
Focus Magnifier |
35 mm full frame: 4.2x, 8.3x, APS-C: 2.7x, 5.4x |
Peaking MF |
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow) |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony E-mount lenses |
Lens Compatibility |
Sony E-mount lenses, Sony A-mount lenses with optional LA-EA adapter |
Operating temperature |
Range |
32–104°F / 0–40°C |
Other Features |
Clear Image Zoom |
Still / Movie: Approx. 2x |
PlayMemories Camera Apps™ |
YES2 |
Lens Compensation |
Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion |
Image Processor |
BIONZ X™ |
Power |
Supplied Battery |
NP-FW50 W-series Rechargeable Battery Pack |
Battery Life (Still Images) |
Up to 380 shots |
Battery Life (CIPA, Movies) |
Actual: Approx. 55 min with viewfinder, approx. 60 min with LCD screen (CIPA standard), Continuous: Approx. 90 min with viewfinder, approx. 90 min with LCD screen (CIPA standard) |
External Power |
AC adapter AC-PW20 (optional) |
Recording (movie) |
Recording Format |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4 / XAVC S (up to 1920 x 1080/50p 28 Mbps) |
Video Compression |
AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Image Size (pixels), NTSC* |
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS, 60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH), MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/3 Mbps), XAVC S: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50 Mbps, 30p/50 Mbps, 24p/50 Mbps), 1280 x 720 (120p/50 Mbps) |
Movie Functions |
Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, Auto Slow Shutter, HDMI info. Display (On/Off selectable), Time Code/User Bit, Clean HDMI output for 4K, Picture Profile, Creative Style, Picture Effect, Rec Control, Dual Video Rec, Marker Setting |
Recording (still images) |
Image Size (pixels), 3 |
2: 35 mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M) |
Image Size (pixels), 16 |
9: 35 mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M) |
Image Quality Modes |
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard |
Sensor |
Sensor Type |
Full Frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor |
SENSOR |
35 mm full frame Exmor® CMOS sensor |
Number Of Pixels (Effective) |
12.2 MP |
Image Sensor Aspect Ratio |
3 : 2 |
Shutter |
Shutter Type |
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
Shutter Speed |
Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode), Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb |
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter |
Yes |
Silent Shooting |
Yes (On/Off) |
Size & Weight |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4", 5 x 3 3/4 x 1 15/16" (from grip to monitor); 126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm, 126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2 mm (from grip to monitor) |
Weight (with battery and memory card included) |
15.73 oz (body only) / 17.25 oz (with battery and media) |
Storage Media |
Compatible Recording Media |
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage Media Slot |
Multi-card reader for Memory Stick Duo/SD memory cards |
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder Type |
0.5" electronic viewfinder (color) |
Magnification |
Approx. 0.71x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1m) |
What's In The Box |
What's In The Box |
Rechargeable Battery (NP-FW50),Cable Protector,AC Adaptor (AC-UUD11),Battery charger (BC-TRW),Shoulder strapBody cap,Accessory shoe cap,Eyepiece cup,Micro USB cable |
White Balance |
White Balance Modes |
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature (2500 to 9900 K) and Color Filter (G7 to M7: 15 steps, A7 to B7: 15 steps), Custom, Underwater |
AWB Micro Adjustment |
G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps) |
WiFi® & NFC |
WiFi® & NFC |
0 |
Wireless & Network Capabilities |
Downloadable Camera Apps, NFC One-touch functionality, Wi-Fi® |
Extended warranties can save you hundreds, sometimes even thousands of dollars in unexpected repairs. You can contact us, or visit our store for additional details.
Let our team co-ordinate professional delivery and installation on your new purchase. Some restrictions may apply.
Proposition 65 Warning for California Residents