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Pros Pros
  • Versatile 8K and 4K video capabilities without significant overheating
  • Strong image quality with high dynamic range
  • Outstanding electronic viewfinder clarity and refresh rate
  • High-speed 30fps burst shooting with blackout-free performance
  • Exceptional autofocus speed and tracking accuracy
Cons Cons
  • Prohibitively high price point
  • Limited tilting screen instead of fully articulating display
  • High-performance features place heavy demands on battery and storage
  • Complex menu system and button layout
  • Manual selection required for specific subject eye tracking

Announcement date Announcement date January 27, 2021
Launch price Launch price $6,498
Sensor Sensor 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Video Video 8K 29.97p · UHD 120p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS
Burst Burst 30 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date January 27, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $6,498
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 50.1MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology Stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24 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 102,400 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800

Video
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 32,000
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 30fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-Bit
Other still formats Other still formats HEIF, JPEG, RAW
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 low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -4EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/32000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/400 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/32000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 9.44M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.9x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.44M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (260 to 520 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/50/59.94/100/120 fps (50 to 280 Mb/s)

H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (200 to 400 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/50/59.94/100/120 fps (30 to 200 Mb/s)

H.264/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)

H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (100 to 280 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps (50 Mb/s)

H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (60 to 200 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps (16 to 100 Mb/s)
External Recording External Recording 4:2:0 8-Bit
7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
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
4:2:2 10-Bit
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

Raw 16-Bit
4332 x 2446 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 8K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 29.97p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 120p
Codecs Codecs H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/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 520Mbps
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 240fps
Recording limit Recording limit No
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 2x CFexpress Type A / SDXC (UHS-II)
Internal storage Internal storage No

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes

USB USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output Full-size Type-A
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FZ100
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 530 shots
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 652g (1 lb 7 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7 mm (5.07 x 3.81 x 2.74 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 737g (1 lb 10 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20