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 Screen size | 3.2 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 51200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 24 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Image sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 24.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | PRIME III |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 |
|---|---|
| Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes |
| Contrast adjustment | yes |
| Saturation adjustment | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | no |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes |
| Number of focus points | 27 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 27 |
| Image stabiliser | Built-in |
| Filter diameter | 2.83 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes |
| Shooting modes |
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|---|---|
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes |
| Number of exposures | 2 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| Auto exposure lock | yes |
| AE EV steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes |
| AE frames |
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| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | no |
| Flash sync speed | 1/180s |
| Built-in flash | no |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | P-TTL |
| External flash | yes |
| Continuous drive | 8.3 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 8.3 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 8.3 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Mono |
| Speaker type | Mono |
| Weight | 24.69 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.18 in |
| Height | 4.04 in |
| Depth | 3.05 in |
| Power source type | Battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 720 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Timelapse recording | yes |
|---|---|
| GPS | yes |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no |
| Languages support |
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| Image editing modes |
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| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 51200 |
| Maximum image resolution | 6016 x 4000 px |
| White balance presets | 9 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats |
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| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| HDR | yes |
| AEB/HDR support | yes |
| Screen size | 3.2 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Screen dots | 1037000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.95 x |
| Dioptre correction | yes |
| Diopter adjustment (D-D) | 2.5 - 1.5 |
| Separate info display | yes |
| Second display | no |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Analog signal format system |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps |
| Body type | SLR |
|---|---|
| Body material |
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| Colour of product | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes |
| Compatible memory cards |
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| Storage types |
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| Camera file system |
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| mini | yes |
|---|---|
| HDMI connector type | Micro |
| USB port | yes |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B |
| USB version | 3.1 |
| Headphone port | yes |
| Microphone port | yes |
| Wireless | Optional |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | no |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| AV output | yes |
| Firewire | no |
Without doubt this is a semi-professional unit and it takes images of very high quality. What is perhaps a little more surprising is that in my own bumbling way I enjoyed using it and I certainly enjoyed the results that it gave me.
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