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Pros Pros
  • Highly responsive autofocus with reliable eye and face tracking
  • Feature-rich video tools including vari-angle screen, mic input, and dedicated vlogging modes
  • Compact, lightweight, and ergonomic design suitable for handheld vlogging
  • Strong value proposition for entry-level content creators
  • Flexible E-mount system allows for diverse lens selection
Cons Cons
  • Absence of an electronic viewfinder
  • Plastic build quality lacks weather sealing
  • Short battery life using older NP-FW50 cells
  • Noticeable rolling shutter and jello effect in video
  • Significant crop when using electronic image stabilization

Announcement date Announcement date July 27, 2021
Launch price Launch price $699.99
Sensor Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Video Video 4K 29.97p
Burst Burst 11 fps electronic · 11 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date July 27, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $699.99
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range Photo
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 32,000 (50 to 51,200 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 6,400

Video
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 32,000
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 6,400
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 11fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 11fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-Bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -3EV
Subject recognition Subject recognition Human, Animal

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/160 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.9216M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Internal Recording Internal Recording XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (60 to 100 Mb/s VBR)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (16 to 100 Mb/s VBR)
External Recording External Recording 4:2:2 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 up to 23.98/25/29.97 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 29.97p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 29.97p
Codecs Codecs XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 8-bit 4:2:0
Max bitrate Max bitrate 100Mbps
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
Recording limit Recording limit No
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid UHS-I
Internal storage Internal storage No

USB USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 440 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time Approx. 80 min
USB charging USB charging Yes
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 299g (10.5 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 115.2 x 64.2 x 44.8 mm (4.54 x 2.53 x 1.76 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 343g (12.1 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20