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Pros Pros
  • Reliable and fast autofocus system with advanced subject tracking for humans, animals, and birds
  • High-quality 33-megapixel sensor providing excellent detail and dynamic range
  • Improved ergonomics, including a more comfortable grip and a responsive rear joystick
  • Comprehensive video capabilities featuring 10-bit 4:2:2 recording and no 30-minute time limit
  • Extensive customization options and a user-friendly menu system
Cons Cons
  • Low-resolution rear LCD and electronic viewfinder compared to competitors
  • Significant 1.5x crop applied when recording 4K video at 60fps
  • Increased price point and higher cost of entry compared to the previous model
  • Noticeable rolling shutter effect during video capture of fast-moving subjects
  • Burst shooting rate drops to 6fps when using uncompressed RAW files

Announcement date Announcement date October 21, 2021
Launch price Launch price $2,499
Sensor Sensor 33MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Video Video 4K 59.94p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date October 21, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,499
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 33MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology BSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor BIONZ XR
Native ISO range Native ISO range Photo
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800

Video
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 102,400 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 51,200
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit RAW
Other still formats Other still formats HEIF, JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB, Rec. ITU-R BT.2100
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 759; Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF coverage AF coverage 94% x 94%
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -4EV
Subject recognition Subject recognition Human, Animal, Bird

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250s
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/8000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 3.68M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.78x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.04M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps (30 to 200 Mb/s)

XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (60 to 200 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (16 to 50 Mb/s)

XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (240 to 222 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (89 to 222 Mb/s)

XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 100/120 fps (60 to 100 Mb/s)
External Recording External Recording 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit via HDMI
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 59.94p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 59.94p
Codecs Codecs H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit, XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit, XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Max bitrate Max bitrate 600Mbps
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 120fps
Active cooling Active cooling No
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SDXC UHS-II; Slot 2: SD UHS-II

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 5.5 stops

USB USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output Full-size Type-A
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal No
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FZ100
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 580 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 670 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time Approx. 115 min
USB charging USB charging Yes
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 595g (1 lb 5 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 131.3 x 96.4 x 79.8 mm (5.17 x 3.80 x 3.14 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 659g (1 lb 7.2 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20