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Pros Pros
  • Fast autofocus system with reliable tracking
  • High-speed 11fps continuous burst shooting
  • Excellent image quality and 24MP sensor performance
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • High value for the price point
Cons Cons
  • Lack of 4K video and external microphone input
  • Poor battery life and in-camera charging limitations
  • Absence of a touchscreen interface
  • Inconvenient menu system and button layout
  • Soft corner performance with the kit lens

Announcement date Announcement date February 12, 2014
Launch price Launch price $650
Sensor Sensor 24.3MP APS-C CMOS
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 11 fps electronic

Announcement date Announcement date February 12, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $650
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.3MP
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

Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 11fps
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
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: 179; Contrast Detection: 25
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF

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 1.44M 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

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) No

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D

Battery Battery NP-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 360 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 285g (10.1 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 119.89 x 66.8 x 45.21 mm (4.72 x 2.63 x 1.78 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 344g (12.1 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None