Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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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 | 0.93 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 25.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 24.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | BIONZ |
Lens mount | Sony E |
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Optical zoom | 3.1 x |
Digital zoom | 8.0 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 |
Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus | Face detection |
Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Number of focus points | 179 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 179 |
Image stabiliser | Lens based only |
Filter diameter | 1.59 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Number of AF points (contrast) | 25 |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Number of exposures | 3 |
Exposure compensation plus | 3 |
Exposure compensation minus | -3 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
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 | Yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/160s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 4 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | TTL |
External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 6.0 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) | 6.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 6.0 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 2.0±EV |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Built-in speakers | yes |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Stereo |
Noise reduction | yes |
Weight | 7.9 oz |
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Width | 4.31 in |
Height | 2.47 in |
Depth | 1.41 in |
Power source type |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 400 |
Battery technology | Lithium |
Battery capacity | 1080.0 mAh |
Battery voltage | 7.4 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | Y |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 25600 |
Maximum image resolution | 6000 x 4000 px |
White balance presets | 10 |
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 | No |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | RAW |
HDR | yes |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | yes |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 921600 |
Touch screen | yes |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.22 x |
Separate info display | no |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | MILC |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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micro-HDMI | yes |
---|---|
HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB connector type | Micro-USB |
USB version | 2.0 |
Headphone port | no |
Microphone port | no |
Wireless | Built-In |
Supported WiFi types |
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Remote control | yes |
NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Firewire | no |
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