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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 | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Image sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | BIONZ |
| Lens mount | Sony A |
|---|---|
| Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
| Digital zoom | 2.0 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
| Maximum aperture | 5.6 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
| 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 | 15 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 15 |
| Image stabiliser | Built-in |
| Filter diameter | 2.17 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes |
| Shooting modes |
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|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 2.0 s |
| Histogram | yes |
| AE frames | 3 |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
| 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 |
| External flash | yes |
| Continuous drive | 12.0 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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| Face detection | yes |
| Speed (JPEG) | 12.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 10.0 fps |
| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Supported audio file formats |
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| Weight | 19.01 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.2 in |
| Height | 3.84 in |
| Depth | 3.18 in |
| Power source type | Battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 590 |
| Battery technology | Lithium |
| Battery level indicator | yes |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| AC adapter included | yes |
| GPS | no |
|---|---|
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no |
| Image editing modes | Rotating |
| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 10 |
| ISO maximum | 25600 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 2560 x 1920 px |
| White balance presets | 9 |
| 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 | Sensor-shift |
| 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 | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder screen size | 0.46 in |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1440000.0 px |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.04 x |
| Dioptre correction | yes |
| 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 | NTSC |
| Camera playback | Single image |
| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 50.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 50.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 25.0 fps |
| Body type | SLR |
|---|---|
| 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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| Mini Type C | yes |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | no |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Firewire | no |
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