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Pros Pros
  • Improved ergonomics and comfortable, larger grip
  • High-quality full-frame sensor and image output
  • Effective five-axis in-body image stabilization
  • Durable, weather-sealed build quality
  • Flexible and customizable control layout
Cons Cons
  • Unreliable autofocus in challenging conditions
  • Poor battery stamina
  • Awkward placement of video record button
  • Overly complex and difficult menu system
  • Lack of 4K video recording

Announcement date Announcement date November 20, 2014
Launch price Launch price $1,699
Sensor Sensor 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS
Burst Burst 5 fps electronic · 5 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date November 20, 2014
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 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-25,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 50-25,600
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, 25 contrast-detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -1EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250s
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 Fast-/Slow-Motion Support: No
Gamma Curve: Sony S-Log 2
Recording Limit: 30-Minute Maximum
Broadcast Output: NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming: No
Built-In Microphone: Stereo
Audio Recording: XAVC S: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio; AVCHD: 2-Channel AC-3 Audio; MP4: 2-Channel AAC LC Audio
Max bitrate Max bitrate 50Mbps
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles S-Log 2
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid UHS-I

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe Multi Interface Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FW50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 350 shots
Compatible battery grip Compatible battery grip VG-C2EM

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 556g (1 lb 3.6 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 126.9 x 95.7 x 59.7 mm (5.00 x 3.77 x 2.35 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 599g (1 lb 5.1 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy