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 | 1600 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 |
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 | 2 x BIONZ |
Lens mount |
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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 |
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 | 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 | 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 |
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External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 5.0 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) | 5.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 5.0 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 2.0±EV |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material |
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Colour of product | Black |
Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | yes |
Compatible memory cards |
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Dual memory card slots | yes |
Memory slots | 2 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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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 |
Firewire | no |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
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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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
HDR | no |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 921600 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | no |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74 x |
Separate info display | yes |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
HD type | Full HD |
Analog signal format system |
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Motion JPEG frame rate | 50.0 fps |
Weight | 29.98 oz |
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Width | 6.15 in |
Height | 4.6 in |
Depth | 3.22 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 880 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes | Rotating |
If you want pure picture prowess, definitely consider the Sony alpha DSLR-A900. As we found out in our review, it's a great camera for the serious photographer.
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