Features
The performance of a DSLR in about half the size and weight. With the new Photo
Creativity interface, you can take professional-grade pictures without having
to be a professional photographer. Enjoy gorgeous HD movies, astounding low-light
pictures, continuous shooting up to 5.5 fps, incredible panorama shots, and
Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch LCD.
Smallest in class
This is the world?s smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera
using an APS-C size sensor (as of June 2011). We removed the conventional
mirror box, AF sensor and viewfinder, reducing the ?flange back?
distance from 44.5 mm to 18 mm. The result has all the quality of an a DSLR,
in about half the size and weightInterchangeable lenses
Compatible with Sony?s E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed
specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world
of creative optionsAPS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized a DSLRs. With
13 times the area of the typical image sensor, APS-C makes the difference
between ?snapshots? and ?photographs,? delivering an exceptional
combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgroundsHD movie recording
Capture vivid, lifelike HD movies in the PC-friendly MP4 format. Shoot 720/30p
high definition or standard definition 480/30p16.2 megapixel resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor
size and Sony Exmor? APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high
resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noiseUp to 5.5 frames per second
Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to
5.5 fps continuous shooting at full 16.2 MP resolution with exposure and focus
fixed at the first frame. Standard continuous shooting at up to 2.5 fpsISO 12800 sensitivity
Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail. As of June
2011, this is best-in-class performance, made possible by low-noise Exmor?
APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ? image processor3D Sweep Panorama? Mode
Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep
across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images
that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television4. Records both JPEG
and MPO file formatsSweep Panorama
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically
or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and
stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum
sweep angle (16mm focal length)Anti Motion Blur mode
Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images
in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures
six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates
a single image that minimizes subject blurHand-held Twilight Mode
Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures?beyond the capability of traditional
Specifications
Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor)
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Camera Type
Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Imaging Sensor
Exmor? APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor
BIONZ? image processor
Anti Dust
Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
Pixel Gross
Approx. 16.5 megapixels
Effective Picture Resolution
Approx. 16.2 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor
1.5x
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Media Type
Memory Stick PRO Duo?/Pro-HG Duo?/PRO-HG HX Duo? media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Color Space
sRGB, AdobeRGB
Still Image Mode
JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size 16
9
Still Image Size 3
2
Video Format
MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Resolution
MP4 HD
Audio Format
MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Lens Type
E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Lens Mount Type
Sony E-mount
Aperture (Max.)
f/3.5-5.6
Aperture (Min.)
f/22-34
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)
27mm-82.5mm (35mm equivalent)
Filter Diameter
49mm
Lens Construction
Metal
Lens Groups-Elements
9 groups, 11 elements (4 aspheric surfaces)
Minimum Focus Distance
9.8" (0.25m)
Angle of View
76o - 29o
Aperture Blade
7 blades (Circular aperture)
Exterior Finish
Metal
Internal Motor
Yes (Stepping motor)
Low Noise During Movie Capture
Excellent
Maximum Magnification
0.25x (APS-C)
Non-rotating Focusing Ring
No rotation
Magnification
0.073x (APS-C)(when attached)
LCD Type
3.0? TFT Xtra Fine? LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack? technology
Angle Adjustment
Up
Brightness Control
Auto (-2 to +2 step sunny weather)
Coverage
100%
Live View
Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
Real-time image adjustment display
Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style
Histogram
Yes (On/off)
Peaking
Yes (MF only, Level setting
Grid Display
Yes (On/off)
Customization
Brightness
Focus System
Contrast AF
Focus Points
25 points
AF Modes
Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
Focus Area
Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF
Focus Sensitivity
0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
Manual Focus Assist
Magnified display for precise manual focus
Focus Features
Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
AF Illuminator
Built-in, LED type
Picture Effect(s)
Toy Camera,Pop Color,Posterization (Color),Posterization (B/W)),Retro Photo,High-key,Partial Color(R),Partial Color(G),Partial Color(B), Partial Color(Y),High Contrast Monochrome
Auto Exposure Lock
Yes (AE Lock with focus lock)
Color Temperature
2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
D-Range Optimizer
Yes
Exposure Compensation
?2.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Exposure Settings
iAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D), Sweep Panorama (3D), Anti Motion Blur, Picture Effect, Scene Selection
ISO
Auto, 200 to 12800
Metering
49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor
Metering Modes
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity
0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
Noise Reduction
Long exp.NR
High ISO NR
(Auto/Weak)
Scene Mode(s)
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
White Balance Mode
Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom
Burst Buffer
JPEG (Fine
Continuous Shooting Speed
Continuous (2.5fps) Speed Priority (5.5fps)
Drive Mode
Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing
Flash Sync Speed
1/160 seconds
Self-timer
2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Shutter Type
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Flash Bracketing
3 frames, 1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable
Flash Compensation
+/-2EV,1/3EV steps
Flash Coverage
FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)
Flash Metering System
Pre-flash TTL
Flash Modes
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
Flash Type
Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied)
Guide Number
7 (in meters at ISO 100)
Recycling Time
Approx. 4 sec.
Face Detection
Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority
Smile Shutter? technology
Yes - Off, Slight, Normal, Big
Advanced User Interface
Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
Anti Motion Blur
6-image layering
Auto High Dynamic Range
Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
Photo Creativity
Yes (via iAuto Mode)
Shooting Tips
80 expert advice shooting tips
Sweep Panorama
Horizontal, Vertical, and 3D Panorama
BRAVIA? Sync?
Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
DVDirect
Yes, via USB
HD Output
HDMI? (TypeC mini)
Memory Card Slot
Dual slot
PhotoTV HD
Yes, with BRAVIA Sync? enabled HDTV and HDMI? cable
USB Port(s)
USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
Battery Type
InfoLITHIUM? NP-FW50 (7.2V)
Number of Still Images
Approx. 400 images (CIPA standard)
Supplied Software
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2; Image Data Converter SR v3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR v2.2
Operating System Compatibility
Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7; Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.6), PMB is not compatible with Mac OS
Height
2-3/8"
Width
4-3/8"
Depth
1-5/16"
Unit
7.9 oz
Shipping
2 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer)
One Year Parts and Labor
479.00
at Wal-Mart