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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image quality with a large APS-C sensor and good low-light performance
  • Versatile 180-degree tilting LCD screen for easy self-portraits
  • Above-average battery life and solid build quality
  • Comfortable, substantial hand-grip
  • Capable video recording with stereo sound
Cons Cons
  • Frustrating menu-driven interface and lack of physical controls
  • Inconsistent or slow autofocus performance, particularly in low light
  • Design limitations including restricted downward screen tilt and weak built-in flash
  • Poorly placed SD card slot that is inaccessible when using a tripod
  • In-camera battery charging is slow and lacks a standalone charger

Announcement date Announcement date May 17, 2012
Launch price Launch price $599
Sensor Sensor 16.1MP APS-C CMOS
Video Video 1080p 50p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS
Burst Burst 5.5 fps electronic · 2.5 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date May 17, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $599
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 16.1MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 23 x 16 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range 200-16,000
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 80-409,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 2.5fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 5.5fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW, 3D MPO
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 6 m at ISO 100

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
AF points AF points 25
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical, Electronic
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/160s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 3.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot

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 MP4
1440 x 1080 at 25 fps (12 Mb/s)
640 x 480 at 25 fps (3 Mb/s)

AVCHD
1920 x 1080 at 50 fps (28 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 50 fps (24 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 50 fps (17 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 25 fps (24 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 25 fps (17 Mb/s)
Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 50p
Codecs Codecs MP4, AVCHD
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard
Netflix approved Netflix approved Yes

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

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
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 470 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 255g (9 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 117.3 x 66.6 x 41.3 mm (4.62 x 2.62 x 1.63 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 314g (11.1 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium Alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20