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Pros Pros
  • Sharp 35mm f/2 lens with smooth bokeh
  • Integrated pop-up electronic viewfinder
  • Responsive autofocus system
  • High-resolution 42-megapixel full-frame sensor
  • Compact and portable form factor
Cons Cons
  • Short battery life
  • Limited video capabilities
  • Lack of touchscreen interface
  • Expensive pricing
  • Absence of internal image stabilization

Announcement date Announcement date October 14, 2015
Launch price Launch price $3,299
Sensor Sensor 42.4MP Full-Frame
Burst Burst 5 fps electronic · 5 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date October 14, 2015
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,299
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type Compact

Effective resolution Effective resolution 42.4MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
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 50-102,400
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) 5fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-Bit RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-Bit

Elements Elements 8
Groups Groups 7
Special elements Special elements 3 aspherical

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 35mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 35mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22

Field of view Field of view 63°

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points 399 phase-detection, 25 contrast-detection
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Face Detection

Focus range Focus range 11.81" to Infinity; Macro; 7.87" to 13.78"

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/2000s
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.36M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.74x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording Recording Limit: 30-Minute Maximum
Broadcast Output: NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming: Yes
Built-In Microphone: Stereo
Audio Recording: AAC LC Audio; 2-Channel AC-3 Audio; 2-Channel LPCM Audio
Max bitrate Max bitrate 50Mbps
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles S-Log2
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min
Audio recording Audio recording LPCM, 2-channel, 2-channel Dolby Digital, AAC LC

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

USB USB Micro-USB 2.0
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe Multi Interface Shoe

Battery Battery NP-BX1
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 220 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 200 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time Approx. 30 min

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 480g (1 lb 0.9 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 113.3 x 65.4 x 72 mm (4.46 x 2.57 x 2.83 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 507g (1 lb 1.9 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None