The high-resolution 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor assures detail-packed pictures with excellent contrast and gorgeous colours. Exmor technology cuts noise while signals are converted to digital form. The result? Flawlessly beautiful images.
Features:
24.3 effective megapixels
Ultra-high resolution Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor plus 2-step noise reduction for flawless, low noise still images and HD video
Revised BIONZ processor
Enhanced processing engine handles enormous amounts of sensor data to allow very high-speed shooting of superb, low-noise images
Translucent Mirror Technology
Replaces DSLR moving mirror with fixed translucent mirror: enables ultra-fast shooting with speedy, accurate phase detection AF
Class-leading shutter lag time
Ultra-fast shutter lag of just 50msec rivals the performance of high-end professional cameras: ideal for high-speed action shots
Ultra high-speed continuous shooting
Capture fast-moving action at up to 10fps with Full-time Continuous Autofocus for razor-sharp tracking of moving subjects
Quick AF Full HD movie
Shoot 1920x1080 video with full-time AF tracking of moving subjects: now with 24p/50p progressive shooting for cinematic results
Creative Full HD movie functions
Manual focus allows beautiful defocus effects (bokeh) during HD video shooting; PASM exposure modes offer total creative control
Advanced Quick AF Live View
Real-time full-resolution image display from main sensor on LCD or in viewfinder with fast, accurate phase-detection autofocus
Object Tracking AF
Keeps faces or other selected objects in sharp focus, even if the target is obscured momentarily by another passing object
Sweep Panorama with 3D Sweep Panorama
Press the shutter and sweep the camera to capture extra-wide panoramic images: also capture 3D panoramas to view on 3D TV
Wide sensitivity range from ISO 50-16000
High maximum sensitivity allows natural, low-noise images, even in low light: expansion mode extends sensitivity down to ISO 50
15-point phase-detection AF system
With 3 cross sensors for accurate, non-stop autofocusing - effective with Viewfinder or live view on LCD
Adjustable 7.5 cm (3.0") Xtra Fine LCD
2-way adjustable high resolution (921k dot) widescreen LCD: with TruBlack technology for superb detail and contrast
XGA OLED TruFinder™
Precision electronic viewfinder with 2.36 million dot resolution, high contrast and 100% frame coverage for precision framing, manual focus and shot review
High-resolution information display
Select from a choice of digital leveling gauge, shooting parameters, grid lines and graphic exposure display options
Smart Teleconverter
Digitally zooms centre portion of image for high-resolution 12 megapixel images with 1.4x or 2x magnification
Shot Result Preview
Touch a button to preview effects of adjusting aperture, shutter and DRO settings on depth of field, motion blur and dynamic range
AUTO+ Mode
Automatically analyses scene and shooting conditions, adjusting camera parameters for excellent results with any scene
Face Detection with Face Registration
Recognizes up to 8 faces in a scene, optimising optimum exposure, white balance, flash and other settings for beautiful portraits
Smile Shutter
Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles with an adjustable smile detection sensitivity
Picture Effect Modes
Produce impressive creative effects with no PC needed - including Posterise, Partial Colour, HDR Painting, Soft Focus, Miniature
Enhanced HDR Auto
Automatically merges three successive exposures to create a single image with an effective dynamic range even wider than film
Multi-Frame Noise Reduction
Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single ultra-low noise image
Handheld Twilight Mode
Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single image with suppressed blur and reduced noise in low light
GPS for easy geotagging
Automatically tags images with location information: enjoy map views with PMB software or on BRAVIA TV with Photo Map function
Creative Styles
6 selectable image finishing options to suit range of shooting situations - can be customised for even greater creative control
D-Range Optimiser
Analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes
Versatile drive modes
Drive modes include Continuous advance, Self-timer, exposure bracketing and White balance bracketing
Customisable buttons
AEL, ISO, and AF/MF buttons can be reassigned for quick access to a choice of 24 functions
SteadyShot INSIDE
In-body image stabilisation offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with A-mount lenses by Sony or Konica Minolta
Shading and aberration compensation
Intelligently corrects vignetting (peripheral shading), lateral chromatic aberration and distortion for each A-mount lens
Dual anti-dust system
Reduces build-up of dust on sensor during lens exchange
HDMI® output
HD connector for image display on HD TV (requires optional cable). Photo TV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA®
BRAVIA® Sync
Allows direct control of camera playback functions via BRAVIA® TV’s remote
Supplied software
Includes Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion Browser