Compare Cameras

Search cameras by name or brand

1 camera

Clear all
Cameras compared side by side

Pros Pros
  • Excellent image and video quality with high dynamic range
  • Fast and accurate autofocus with wide frame coverage
  • Effective 5-axis in-body image stabilization
  • Large buffer for high-speed continuous shooting
  • Sturdy, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
Cons Cons
  • Complex, laggy menu system and limited touchscreen implementation
  • Short battery life and lack of included external charger
  • Inconvenient screen articulation and dim display
  • No headphone jack for audio monitoring
  • Rolling shutter issues in video mode

Announcement date Announcement date October 6, 2016
Launch price Launch price $1,399
Sensor Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Video Video 4K
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS

Announcement date Announcement date October 6, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,399
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 24 x 16 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9

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 19.69' / 6 m at ISO 100

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 425; Contrast Detection: 169
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -1EV

Shutter types Shutter types Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000 to 30 seconds
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/160 second
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.359296M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 1.07x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.9216M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)

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

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes

Battery Battery NP-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 350 shots

Weight Weight 453g (1 lb)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None