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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 15 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4672 x 3104 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Image sensor format | APS-C |
Sensor size | 0.92 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 15.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 15.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4672 x 3104 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | PRIME II |
Lens mount |
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Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Contrast autofocus | yes |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | no |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 11 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 11 |
Image stabiliser | Built-in |
Filter diameter | 2.05 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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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 | 3 |
Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
Expousure compensation steps |
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AE EV steps |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
AE frames |
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Subject / scene modes | no |
Flash sync speed | 1/180s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 13 |
Flash modes | Manual |
External flash connection |
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Flash metering system | P-TTL |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 5.2 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) | 5.2 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 5.2 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 2.0±EV |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 23.63 oz |
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Width | 5.14 in |
Height | 3.8 in |
Depth | 2.85 in |
Battery life (CIPA) | 1000 |
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Battery life (max) | 7.3 h |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Frame | yes |
Image editing modes |
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ISO | Auto |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 |
White balance presets | 8 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects | Black&White |
Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
HDR | yes |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 921000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.92 x |
Separate info display | yes |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
HD type | Not supported |
Supported video file formats | MJPEG |
Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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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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Maximum memory card size | 32.0 GB |
Storage types |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Firewire | no |
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