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 Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 14 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Image sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 15.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 14.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | BIONZ |
| Lens mount | Sony A |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 14.0 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Flash |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | 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 | 9 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 9 |
| Image stabiliser | Built-in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Continuous shooting | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes |
| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/160s |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 10 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | TTL |
| External flash | yes |
| Continuous drive | 2.5 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) | 2.5 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 2.5 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 0.7±EV |
| Built-in microphone | no |
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| Weight | 16.08 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.04 in |
| Height | 3.82 in |
| Depth | 3.13 in |
| Power source type | Battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 500 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| AC adapter included | yes |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3200 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4592 x 3056 px |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPG |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | no |
| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
| Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| HDR | no |
| AEB/HDR support | yes |
| Screen size | 2.7 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Display resolution | 960 x 240 px |
| Screen dots | 230400 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Field of view | 95.0 % |
| Live view | no |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83 x |
| Diopter adjustment (D-D) | 2.5 - 1 |
| Eye relief | 0.65 in |
| Separate info display | no |
| Video recording | no |
|---|---|
| HD type | Not supported |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 2.5 fps |
| Body type | SLR |
|---|---|
| Body material | Plastic |
| Colour of product | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Compatible memory cards |
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|---|---|
| Dual memory card slots | yes |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Camera file system |
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| HDMI | yes |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB connector type | Mini-USB B |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Bluetooth | no |
| Firewire | no |
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