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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image and video quality from a large 1-inch sensor
  • Bright 24-70mm lens with fast maximum apertures
  • Integrated pop-up electronic viewfinder
  • Compact, pocketable, and sturdy metal design
  • Fast, accurate autofocus and versatile tilting LCD screen
Cons Cons
  • High price point for a point-and-shoot camera
  • Lack of external microphone input and hot shoe
  • Frustrating camera behavior when retracting the viewfinder
  • Ergonomic issues including a slippery grip and small buttons
  • Short battery life and inconvenient in-camera charging

Announcement date Announcement date May 16, 2014
Launch price Launch price $800
Sensor Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch

Announcement date Announcement date May 16, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $800
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type Compact

Effective resolution Effective resolution 20.1MP
Sensor format Sensor format 1-inch
Image processor Image processor BIONZ X
Native ISO range Native ISO range 125-12,800
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 80-25,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW

Elements Elements 10
Groups Groups 9

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 8.8mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 25.7mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/1.8
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/11

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View

Focus range Focus range 1.97" to Infinity (Wide); 11.81" to Infinity (Telephoto)

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/2000s to 30s
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/2000s
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/2000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -3 to +3 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 1.44M dots
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
Built-In Microphone: Stereo
Audio Recording: AAC LC Audio; 2-Channel AC-3 Audio; 2-Channel LPCM Audio
Max bitrate Max bitrate 50Mbps
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min
Audio recording Audio recording LPCM, 2-channel
Built-in ND filter Built-in ND filter 3 Stops

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid

USB USB USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal No
Hot shoe Hot shoe None

Battery Battery NP-BX1
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 320 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 263g (9.3 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 101.6 x 58.4 x 40.6 mm (4.00 x 2.30 x 1.60 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 290g (10.2 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None