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Pros Pros
  • Accurate, wide-coverage autofocus and subject tracking
  • Blackout-free electronic viewfinder with fast refresh rates
  • Improved battery life and ergonomic refinements including a joystick
  • Silent electronic shutter with minimal rolling shutter or banding
  • High-speed performance with 20fps burst shooting and a deep buffer
Pros
  • Industry-leading autofocus system with extensive frame coverage and reliable subject tracking
  • Enhanced physical design featuring a deeper grip and improved button layout
  • High-performance burst shooting with no viewfinder blackout
  • Professional-grade connectivity options including Ethernet and faster Wi-Fi
  • Reliable battery longevity and durable, weather-sealed construction
Cons Cons
  • Missing professional video features like S-Log profiles and 4K/60p
  • Inconsistent dual card slots with only one supporting UHS-II speed
  • Underutilized touchscreen and complex menu system
  • Compact grip can be uncomfortable or poorly balanced with long lenses
  • Slow buffer clearing times and limited anti-flicker capabilities
Cons
  • Complex, disorganized menu system with limited touchscreen integration
  • Lack of advanced video features, profiles, and high-resolution frame rates
  • Viewfinder resolution is lower than other models in the same price tier
  • Manual battery door lock and other minor ergonomic frustrations
  • Missing modern storage standards like CFexpress or XQD support

Announcement date Announcement date April 19, 2017 Announcement date October 3, 2019
Launch price Launch price $4,500 Launch price $4,499
Sensor Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Video Video 4K 29.97p Video 4K 29.97p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS Stabilization In-body IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 20 fps electronic · 5 fps mechanical Burst 20 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date April 19, 2017 Announcement date October 3, 2019
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $4,500 Launch MSRP $4,499
Medium Medium Digital Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Mirrorless Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.2MP Effective resolution 24.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology Stacked CMOS Sensor technology Stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range Photo
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 25,600

Video
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800
Native ISO range Photo
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 6,400

Video
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 102,400 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 6,400
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9 Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image processor Image processor — Image processor BIONZ X

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 5fps Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 20fps Burst speed (electronic) 20fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit RAW RAW formats 14-bit RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 693; Contrast Detection: 25 (expanded to 425 via firmware update) AF points Phase Detection: 693; Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -3EV AF low-light sensitivity -3EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/32000s to 30s Shutter speed range 1/32000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250s Flash sync speed 1/250s
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/32000s Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/32000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot Metering modes Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 3.69M dots EVF resolution 3.69M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.78x EVF magnification 0.78x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.44M dots Rear LCD resolution 1.44M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording XAVC S
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (60 to 100 Mb/s VBR)
1920 x 1080p up to 29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (16 to 100 Mb/s VBR)

AVCHD
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (17 to 24 Mb/s VBR)
Internal Recording XAVC S
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (60 to 100 Mb/s VBR)
1920 x 1080p up to 29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (16 to 100 Mb/s VBR)

AVCHD
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (17 to 24 Mb/s VBR)
External Recording External Recording 4:2:2 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
External Recording 4:2:2 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 29.97p Max frame rate at max resolution 29.97p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 29.97p Max frame rate at UHD 29.97p
Codecs Codecs XAVC S, AVCHD Codecs XAVC S, AVCHD
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 8-bit 4:2:0 internal Bit depth and chroma 8-bit 4:2:2 internal
Max bitrate Max bitrate 100Mbps Max bitrate 100Mbps
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 120fps Slow-motion maximum —
Active cooling Active cooling No Active cooling —
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel
Built-in ND filter Built-in ND filter No Built-in ND filter —

Card slots Card slots 2 Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x Slot 1: SD UHS-II; Slot 2: SD/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid UHS-I Card types 2x SD UHS-II
Internal storage Internal storage — Internal storage No

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating — IBIS rating 5.5 stops

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output — HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth — Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input — 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output — 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal — Flash sync terminal Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe — Hot shoe 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FZ100 Battery NP-FZ100
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 650 shots CIPA battery life (LCD) 690 shots
USB charging USB charging Yes USB charging Yes

Weight Weight 673g (1 lb 7.7 oz) Weight 678g (1 lb 7.9 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None Weather sealing Partial sealing
Dimensions Dimensions — Dimensions 128.9 x 96.4 x 77.5 mm (5.07 x 3.80 x 3.05 in)
Chassis material Chassis material — Chassis material Magnesium Alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread — Tripod thread 1/4"-20