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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 25600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 24 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Image sensor format | Advanced Photo System type-C |
Sensor size | 1.41 in |
Effective pixels | 24.0 Mpx |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 px |
Processor | BIONZ X |
Lens mount |
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Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.0 x |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast autofocus | yes |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Brightness adjustment | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
Autofocus | Only lenses with AF-motor |
Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 693 |
Image stabiliser | Built-in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Number of AF points (contrast) | 25 |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type |
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Number of exposures | 3 |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Flash sync speed | 1/250s |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | TTL |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Manual settings | yes |
Speed (JPEG) | 20.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 20.0 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Stereo |
Weight | 23.74 oz |
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Width | 5.0 in |
Height | 3.76 in |
Depth | 2.48 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 650 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 2280.0 mAh |
Battery voltage | 7.2 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
GPS | no |
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Tripod mounting supported | yes |
ISO |
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ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 25600 |
Maximum image resolution | 6000 x 4000 px |
White balance modes |
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Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Supported aspect ratios |
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HDR | no |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | yes |
Screen technology | LCD TFT |
Screen dots | 1440000 |
Touch screen | no |
Viewfinder | Electronic |
Viewfinder screen size | 0.5 in |
Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78 x |
Separate info display | no |
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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Camera playback |
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Video recording limit | 195.0 min. |
Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 120.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps |
Body type | MILC |
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Body material | Aluminum-magnesium |
Colour of product | Black |
Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | yes |
Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 2 |
Storage types |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB connector type | Micro-USB |
USB version | 2.0 |
Supported WiFi types |
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NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
Firewire | no |
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