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Pros Pros
  • Highly responsive and accurate autofocus system with reliable subject tracking
  • Excellent low-light performance and dynamic range from the 24MP sensor
  • Substantial battery life improvements via the Z-series battery
  • High-quality 4K video capture and 10fps burst shooting
  • Improved ergonomics featuring a deeper grip and dedicated focus joystick
Cons Cons
  • Complex and unintuitive menu system
  • Limited touchscreen functionality and lack of a fully articulating screen
  • Only one of the two SD card slots supports high-speed UHS-II
  • Lower resolution viewfinder and screen compared to higher-end models
  • Lack of an external battery charger included in the box

Announcement date Announcement date February 26, 2018
Launch price Launch price $1,999
Sensor Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Video Video 4K 29.97p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date February 26, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,999
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.2MP
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
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-51,200
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 50-204,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit RAW

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 693; Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -3EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
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, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.36M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.78x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 2.95-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.92M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.264/XAVC S
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (60 to 100 Mb/s)

AVCHD/H.264
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (17 to 24 Mb/s)
External Recording External Recording 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 29.97p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 29.97p
Codecs Codecs H.264/XAVC S, AVCHD/H.264
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 8-bit 4:2:2 external
Max bitrate Max bitrate 100Mbps
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x Slot 1: SD UHS-II; Slot 2: SD/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid UHS-I
Internal storage Internal storage No

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 5 stops

USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/sec)
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11n
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
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 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FZ100
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 710 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 610 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time Approx. 210 min
USB charging USB charging Yes
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 650g (1 lb 6.9 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7 mm (5.00 x 3.76 x 2.90 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 650g (1 lb 6.9 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20