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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Stereo |
| Built-in speakers | yes |
| Speaker type | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Audio system | Stereo |
| Noise reduction | yes |
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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