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Pros Pros
  • Strong video features including clean HDMI output and audio monitoring
  • Excellent image quality and high-ISO performance
  • High-quality electronic viewfinder and tilting LCD
  • Compact and lightweight full-frame body
  • Extensive manual controls and customizable settings
Cons Cons
  • Sluggish autofocus performance, especially for action
  • Short battery life and lack of an external charger
  • Limited and expensive native lens selection
  • Slow startup times and shutter lag
  • No built-in flash

Announcement date Announcement date October 16, 2013
Launch price Launch price $1,699
Sensor Sensor 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 1080p 60p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 5 fps electronic · 5 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date October 16, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,699
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.3MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Image processor Image processor Bionz X
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-25,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 50-51,200
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 5fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 5fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF points AF points 117 phase-detect points, 25 contrast-detect points
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity 0EV

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000s to 30s, Bulb
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 magnification EVF magnification 0.71x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording AVCHD
1920 x 1080 at 60 fps (28 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 60 fps (24 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 60 fps (17 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 24 fps (24 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 24 fps (17 Mb/s)

MP4
1440 x 1080 at 30 fps
640 x 480 at 30 fps
1280 x 720 at 30 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 60p
Codecs Codecs AVCHD, MP4
Recording limit Recording limit 29 min

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

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) No

USB USB USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe Multi Interface Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 340 shots

Weight Weight 474g (1 lb 0.7 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None