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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 | 25 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 6048 x 4032 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
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| Sensor type | CMOS |
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| Image sensor format | Full frame |
| Sensor size | 1.41 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 26.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 25.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 6048 x 4032 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | BIONZ |
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| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.0 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
| Contrast autofocus | no |
| 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) | 19 |
| Image stabiliser | Built-in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes |
| 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 |
| AE EV steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes |
| Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
| Histogram | yes |
| AE frames |
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| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | no |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250s |
| Built-in flash | no |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection |
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| Flash metering system | TTL |
| External flash | yes |
| Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 3.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 3.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 2.0±EV |
| Body type | SLR |
|---|---|
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium |
| Colour of product | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Compatible memory cards |
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| Dual memory card slots | yes |
| Storage types |
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| mini HDMI Type C | yes |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Bluetooth | no |
| Firewire | no |
| ISO Auto | yes |
|---|---|
| ISO minimum | 200 |
| ISO maximum | 3200 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 6048 x 4032 px |
| White balance presets | 7 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats |
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| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| HDR | no |
| AEB/HDR support | yes |
| Screen size | 3.0 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 921600 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | no |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74 x |
| Separate info display | yes |
| Video recording | no |
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| Weight | 29.98 oz |
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| Width | 6.15 in |
| Height | 4.6 in |
| Depth | 3.22 in |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 880 |
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| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Timelapse recording | no |
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| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| Image editing modes |
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Review posted 04/15/2010Quick TakePros Superb Pro Level Build Quality with Weather Sealing; Very Comfortable size and weight for a body of this caliber; Lower Price point than competing full frame models; Unsurpassed resolution in a dSLR, regardless of price; Superb High Resolution LCD; Very Bright
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