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Screen size | 2.95 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 204800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Image sensor format | Full-frame |
Sensor size | 1.4 in |
Processor | BIONZ X |
Lens mount | Sony E |
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Digital zoom | 8.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 0.78 x |
Minimum aperture | 36 |
Maximum aperture | 36 |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 693 |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter diameter | 3.03 in |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/8000 sec |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Flash modes |
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Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Face detection | yes |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Built-in speakers | yes |
Supported audio file formats |
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Noise reduction | yes |
Weight | 22.93 oz |
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Width | 5.1 in |
Height | 2.9 in |
Depth | 3.76 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 610 |
Battery life (max) | 3.5 h |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery level indicator | yes |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | Y |
GPS | no |
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ISO |
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ISO minimum | 50 |
ISO maximum | 204800 |
Boosted ISO minimum | 50 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 204800 |
Maximum image resolution | 6000 x 4000 px |
White balance modes |
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Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Supported aspect ratios | 3:2 |
Screen size | 2.95 in |
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Screen technology | LCD |
Touch screen | yes |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Electronic |
Viewfinder screen size | 0.51 in |
Viewfinder resolution | 2359296.0 px |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78 x |
Dioptre correction | yes |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | -4 - 3 |
Eye relief | 0.91 in |
Flip-out screen | no |
Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Video recording limit | 125.0 min. |
Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 3840 x 2160 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Body type | MILC |
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Colour of product | Black |
Anti-dust system | yes |
Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 2 |
Camera file system |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB port | yes |
USB connector type | USB Type-C |
USB version | 3.1 |
Microphone port | yes |
Supported WiFi types |
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Smartphone remote support | yes |
NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
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