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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image and video quality
  • Solid, weather-sealed magnesium alloy build
  • High-quality electronic viewfinder and tilting LCD
  • Versatile 24-200mm constant f/2.8 lens
  • Extensive manual controls and customizability
Cons Cons
  • High retail price
  • Slow zoom mechanism and drive-by-wire feel
  • Ergonomic issues with small, stiff dials and buttons
  • In-camera charging with no external charger included
  • Limited video codec performance and bitrates

Announcement date Announcement date October 16, 2013
Launch price Launch price $1,299
Sensor Sensor 20.2MP 1-inch BSI CMOS
Video Video 1080p 60p
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic

Announcement date Announcement date October 16, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,299
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type Compact

Effective resolution Effective resolution 20.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format 1-inch
Sensor technology Sensor technology BSI CMOS
Image processor Image processor BIONZ X
Native ISO range Native ISO range 125-12,800
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 125-25,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 8.8mm

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View

Focus range Focus range 1.18" to Infinity (Wide); 9.84" to Infinity (Telephoto)

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/3200 to 30 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/3200s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering modes Metering modes Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 1.44M dots
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.23M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 60p
Codecs Codecs AVCHD, XAVC S, MP4

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types Memory Stick Duo, SD

USB USB USB 2.0
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth None
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe Multi Interface Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 420 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 755g (1 lb 10.6 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 813g (1 lb 12.7 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20