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Pros Pros
  • Advanced 79-point autofocus system with low-light capability
  • High-quality OLED electronic viewfinder and articulating LCD
  • Durable, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body with intuitive controls
  • Built-in image stabilization and excellent high-ISO image quality
  • Fast 12fps burst shooting with effective continuous autofocus
Cons Cons
  • Lacks professional features including headphone jack, dual card slots, and GPS
  • Aggressive default noise reduction and softness in JPEGs
  • No touch-screen interface or support for PlayMemories Camera Apps
  • 12fps burst mode limits control over aperture and shutter speed
  • Below average battery life compared to traditional DSLRs

Announcement date Announcement date May 1, 2014
Launch price Launch price $1,199
Sensor Sensor 24.3MP APS-C CMOS
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS

Announcement date Announcement date May 1, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,199
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony A
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.3MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-16,000
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 39.37' / 12 m at ISO 100

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 79 (15 Cross-Type)
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -2EV

Shutter types Shutter types Electronic front curtain, Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/8000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-weighted average, Multi-zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.359296M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 1.09x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.23M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/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
Hot shoe Hot shoe Multi Interface Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FM500H
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 480 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 647g (1 lb 6.8 oz)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 647g (1 lb 6.8 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None