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Pros Pros
  • Class-leading, intelligent autofocus with rapid tracking and eye detection
  • Strong image and 4K video quality with no internal recording time limits
  • Compact, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
  • Useful hardware additions including a 180-degree flip screen and USB power support
  • Excellent value for the price point
Cons Cons
  • Absence of in-body image stabilization
  • Pronounced rolling shutter artifacts in video
  • Illogical and cluttered menu system
  • Poor ergonomics when using an external microphone on the hot shoe
  • Limited touchscreen functionality and lack of a headphone jack

Announcement date Announcement date January 15, 2019
Launch price Launch price $899.99
Sensor Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Video Video 4K 29.97p
Burst Burst 11 fps electronic · 11 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date January 15, 2019
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $899.99
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 (100 to 102,400 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, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 11fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 11fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 19.7' / 6 m at ISO 100

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 -2EV

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, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.36M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 1.07x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.92M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording XAVC S
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (60 to 100 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (16 to 100 Mb/s)

AVCHD
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/59.94 fps (17 to 28 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (17 to 24 Mb/s)
External Recording External Recording 4:2:2 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 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 29.97p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 29.97p
Codecs Codecs XAVC S, AVCHD
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 8-bit 4:2:2
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 2-channel 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM

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 Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 410 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 359g (12.7 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 120 x 66.9 x 59.7 mm (4.72 x 2.63 x 2.35 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 403g (14.2 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20