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Pros Pros
  • High-resolution 24.3-megapixel sensor with excellent image quality
  • Fast 12fps continuous shooting capability
  • Detailed OLED electronic viewfinder with 100% frame coverage
  • Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
  • Versatile articulating LCD screen
Cons Cons
  • Short battery life
  • Aggressive noise reduction and performance issues at high ISO settings
  • Sluggish interface and menu responsiveness
  • Proprietary flash hot-shoe design
  • Lag when switching between the LCD and electronic viewfinder

Announcement date Announcement date August 24, 2011
Launch price Launch price $1,399
Sensor Sensor 24.3MP APS-C CMOS
Burst Burst 12 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date August 24, 2011
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,399
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony A

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.3MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 24 x 16 mm
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 12fps

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
AF points AF points 19
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000s to 30s, Bulb
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.4M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 1.09x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch

USB USB USB 2.0

Battery Battery NP-FM500H
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 470 shots

Weight Weight 732g (1 lb 9.8 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None