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Pros Pros
  • Exceptional low-light sensitivity and high ISO performance
  • Extensive dynamic range and high-quality video output
  • Highly customizable controls and features
  • Silent electronic shutter mode
  • Compact, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
Cons Cons
  • Requires external recorder for 4K video
  • Awkward placement of record button and menu navigation
  • Pronounced rolling shutter effects
  • Short battery life
  • Limited native lens selection

Announcement date Announcement date April 6, 2014
Launch price Launch price $2,499
Sensor Sensor 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Video Video 4K 30p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic · 5 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date April 6, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,499
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 12.1MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology BSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor Bionz X
Native ISO range Native ISO range 80-102,400
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 40-409,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 5fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, HEIF, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB, Rec. ITU-R BT.2100
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit RAW

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points 759 phase-detection points
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF, Manual Focus, Tracking, Face Detection
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -6EV
Subject recognition Subject recognition Human, Animal

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical, Electronic
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250 sec
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5.0 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps
Metering modes Metering modes Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted

EVF resolution EVF resolution 9.44M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.9x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.44M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Internal Recording Internal Recording XAVC S
3840 x 2160 at 25/30 fps
1920 x 1080 at 25/30/50/60 fps
1280 x 720 at 25/30 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 30p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 30p
Codecs Codecs XAVC S
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Crop factor at UHD 120p Crop factor at UHD 120p 1.1x
Max bitrate Max bitrate 600Mbps
Best internal 4K recording Best internal 4K recording XAVC S-I (All-Intra)
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG
Active cooling Active cooling No
Recording limit Recording limit No limit
Audio recording Audio recording 2-channel 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM
Built-in ND filter Built-in ND filter 0
Netflix approved Netflix approved Yes

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 2x SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A
Internal storage Internal storage No

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 5.5 stops

USB USB USB-C 3.2 (5 Gbps)
HDMI output HDMI output Full-size Type-A
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal No
Hot shoe Hot shoe Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio, TTL

Battery Battery NP-FZ100
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 600 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 510 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time Approx. 95 min
USB charging USB charging Yes
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 614g (1 lb 5.7 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 128.9 x 96.9 x 80.8 mm (5.07 x 3.81 x 3.18 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 699g (1 lb 8.7 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20