Sony: Alpha A7 III – Mirrorless Digital Camera + 28–70MM Lens

Distinguished by its updated sensor design, the Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Digital Camera from Sony is a well-rounded camera suitable for both photo and video applications in a variety of working situations. Refined for improved speed and low-light performance, the full-frame 24.2MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor pair to realize an impressive 10 fps continuous shooting rate and improved autofocus performance for faster, more reliable subject tracking along with wide frame coverage. This updated Fast Hybrid AF System employs a combination of 693 phase-detection points and 425 contrast-detection areas for quicker acquirement of focus in a variety of lighting conditions, and also maintains focus on subjects more effectively.

In addition to speed and AF, the processing improvements also help to realize greater image clarity and reduced noise throughout the sensitivity range from ISO 100–51200, which can further be expanded to ISO 50–204800. Video recording capabilities have also been extended for enhanced quality when recording UHD 4K video with the full width of the full-frame sensor to minimize moiré and aliasing. Additionally, benefitting both stills and video operation, the a7 III utilizes a 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization, which is now effective to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5 stops.

Back-illuminated 24.2MP1 full-frame sensor
The 35mm full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor features 24.2-megapixel 2 resolution, back illumination, and gapless on-chip lens design for extraordinary sensitivity and dynamic range. Two times faster 3 data readout speed is achieved through copper wires and front-end LSI.

Entirely enhanced image processing system
A combination of new-generation image processing system and a new sensor achieves an up to 1.5-stop improvement 4 in image quality. A wide ISO sensitivity range of up to ISO 51200 is standard, and approx. up to 15-stop 5 dynamic range at low sensitivity settings is realised. Upgraded Detail Reproduction and Area-specific Noise Reduction join to suppress noise and maintain a sense of high overall resolution. Colour reproduction, especially of skin and nature scenes, has also been dramatically improved. The α7 III also supports 14-bit RAW output 6 even during silent shooting/continuous shooting 7 .

Wider, faster, more steadfast AF performance
An evolved image processing system and α9 camera AF algorithms optimised for the α7 III improve AF speed, precision, and tracking performance. 693 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points provide high-density wide-area coverage. AF speed improved by up to twice 8 and more precise AF tracking performance let you capture and maintain focus on a quickly moving subject in unpredictable motion. The α7 III also autofocuses reliably down to EV-3 brightness

Focal-plane phase-detection AF supports A-mount lenses10
Phase-detection AF can operate even when an A-mount lens11 is mounted to the α7 III via an LA-EA3 adaptor. The 693-point focal-plane phase-detection AF system provides wide-area coverage, fast response, and high-performance tracking.

Always keep the eye in focus
Eye AF newly supports AF-C mode with greater precision that dramatically enhances portrait shooting, plus higher AF speed that makes it easier to shoot a portrait of a moving subject, even if the subject looks down and away from the camera, or is backlit with face in partial darkness. The α7 III supports Eye AF for A-mount lenses12 mounted via an adaptor.

AF-ON button and multi-selector
The new AF-ON button activates autofocus without any half-press-shutter-button focus sequence, so you can concentrate better on exactly when to release the shutter and capture the moment instantly. A multi-selector lets you shift the point of focus quickly and efficiently. You can select and shift the point of focus intuitively, so you won’t miss great chances to shoot moving subjects.

Comprehensive AF convenience
AF tracking sensitivity when shooting stills is adjustable in five steps for subjects that move outside of the focus area. Autofocus areas and points remain the same or change when switching between horizontal and vertical orientations, depending on the shooting situation. AF area registration allows frequently used focus point settings to be memorised and assigned to custom buttons for fast, convenient recall at a touch whenever needed.

Up to 10 fps with AF/AE tracking13
With new shutter charge unit and image processing system refinements, the α7 III can shoot continuously at up to 10 fps with AF/AE tracking 14 (up to 8 fps 15 with minimal display lag in live-view continuous shooting mode) for easy, stable shooting of even intensely active subjects. Up to approximately 177 JPEG images (standard) in full resolution, 89 compressed RAW images, or 40 uncompressed RAW images can be captured in one continuous burst 16 . An electronic shutter allows silent, vibration-free shooting of wildlife and other sensitive situations when even slight noise can mean missing an ideal shot.

Enhanced operability for continuous shooting
Images captured in continuous shooting mode can be displayed as a group, and such groups can be deleted or protected in one quick operation. Furthermore, with higher burst capacity and UHS-II media compatibility, the camera significantly streamlines the operation of writing data to memory cards. The Fn button and menu button can be operated to change settings immediately after continuous shooting, while data writing is in progress.

Anti-flicker shooting
Flicker from fluorescent and other artificial lighting is automatically detected and shutter action is timed to minimise the flicker’s effect on still images. This suppresses exposure and colour anomalies at the top and bottom of images shot at high shutter speeds, as well as exposure and colour inconsistency between continuous shots, so you can take images indoors with more confidence.

Clear, natural, realistic 4K movies
High-resolution full-frame 4K movies 20 with full-pixel readout without pixel binning that condenses approximately 2.4 times 21 the amount of data required for 4K movies (QFHD: 3840 × 2160) results in minimal moiré and jaggies. Advanced image processing makes it possible to record full-frame 4K movies with outstanding image quality in the mid-to-high ISO range, so you make the most of the 4K movie format’s unique potential in every shot. Super 35mm can also be selected, instead of full-frame mode, as needed.

Supports a wide range of needs in HDR movie production
Supporting a wide range of HDR movie production needs, the α7 III offers S-Log3 as well as S-Log2 gamma curves, for great flexibility to fine-tune images as desired through colour grading operation in post-production [1], and a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)22 picture profile for instant HDR workflow. However, colour grading is not required to enjoy instant playback of high-quality, true-to-life images [2] with no blocked shadows or blown highlights on an HDR (HLG) compatible TV.

Improved Fast Hybrid AF for movie recording
An efficient combination of focal-plane phase-detection AF and contrast-detection AF accurately locks onto even fast-moving subjects, then tracks them smoothly during movie recording. AF coverage for movies extends across an area almost as wide as the AF coverage area for still images, so once the high-density AF system locks onto a movie subject, the camera continues to track it steadily and tenaciously. Three AF drive speed settings give you freedom to use slow focus effects when shooting movie scenes.

My Menu and new menu interface
My Menu lets you register and arrange up to 30 menu items in order of frequency of use for instant recall, and unused items can be erased, as needed. A custom menu can be created to suit particular shooting needs. The α7 III has primary menus reorganised for easier searching, with group names and page numbers at the top of the displays.

Rating function convenient for on-location sorting
Ratings from 1 to 5 stars can be applied to still images and maintained as the images are imported into PlayMemories Home or the new Imaging Edge software suite from Sony running on a PC. This function and a protect function to prevent accidental image deletion can each be assigned to a custom button (C3 by default for protect). Ratings and protection can be applied via review playback display and continuous groups can be reviewed, protected, and deleted while you’re on location or traveling.

Promptly changeable customization
Camera setups can be registered (up to two in the camera and four on a memory card) for quick access via mode dial. Up to 81 functions can be assigned to 11 custom keys, and even sets of customized functions can be assigned for stills, movies, and playback. Recall Custom Setting During Hold function is convenient for temporary recall of shooting settings assigned to custom buttons while such a button is held.

High-resolution, high-contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder™
Providing high resolution and contrast, plus the excellent gradation and colour reproduction that are advantages of OLED viewfinders, this approximately 2359K-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder faithfully depicts images with clear corner-to-corner visibility. Magnification is 0.78× (approx. 38.5° diagonal FOV). ZEISS T* coating greatly reduces obtrusive lens reflection on the ocular lens. Startup is approximately 40% faster than with the α7 II when the camera is switched on. Furthermore, view mode can be set to “High” to provide finer and more natural details by taking maximum advantage of the data read from the 24.2 effective megapixel sensor.

Touch screen LCD for easy instant focus operation
A 3.0-type 922K-dot LCD screen offers touch screen operation and bright, clear, finely detailed views even outdoors. Use Touch Focus to focus instantly on a point that you touch on the screen and Touch Pad to drag the focus frame with a fingertip on the LCD as you monitor the shot through the viewfinder. This LCD tilts up by as much as 107°, and down by as much as 41° for flexible, convenient camera holding and shot monitoring.

In-body 5-axis image stabilisation with 5.0-stop shutter speed advantage
This comprehensive system compensates for five types of camera shake that tend to blur images: pitch/yaw shake when shooting at longer focal lengths; X/Y shake in close-up (including macro) shooting; and roll shake when recording stills at night and movies. It effectively achieves 5.0-stop-faster25 shutter speed, so the α7 III can take full advantage of its high-quality imaging capability and live-view image performance. Furthermore, it functions with A-mount lenses attached via mount adaptor, as well as E-mount lenses.

Location Information Link via Bluetooth
The camera can be paired with Imaging Edge Mobile app27 installed on a compatible mobile phone or tablet device to acquire location data, record it on still images, and correct camera date/time and location settings.

Smooth PC tethering via USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
A USB Type-C™ port supporting fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 facilitates high-speed PC Remote transfer of large RAW data files, so you can quickly review images on a PC and continue shooting without delay. Also, a setting to transfer only JPEG files to PC lets you check images via PC even more quickly after continuous shooting because the camera doesn’t have to send big volumes of RAW data.

Longer battery life to shoot for more professional lengths
For extended periods of confident shooting, the NP-FZ100 battery has approximately 2.2 times the capacity of a NP-FW50 battery that allows shooting of up to approximately 710 photos29 with one full charge and an optional VG-C3EM Vertical Grip can hold two batteries. USB Type-C™ and Multi/Micro USB ports allow external mobile batteries to power the camera for extended recording. Even more conveniently, accessories such as a remote control unit can be used via Multi/Micro USB port while power is supplied via USB Type-C™ port. BC-QZ1 optional battery charger allows quicker charging than charging via USB.

Dual slots with UHS-II compatibility
This camera provides two media slots for SD card (UHS-II-compatible for fast data writing) and SD card/Memory Stick, respectively. Two cards in the slots can be used to simultaneously record or relay record data; separate RAW data from JPEG data, or stills from movies; and copy data from one card to the other. The memory card cover is lockable to prevent it from being opened unintentionally.

Highly durable and operable in tough conditions
The α7 III functions reliably in challenging environments. Its body is fortified by lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy top cover, front cover, and internal frame. The number of lens mount screws has been increased to six for enhanced durability. Major buttons and dials are sealed. Sealing is provided throughout the body to minimise entry of dust and moisture.

One-touch remote & One-touch sharing
One-touch remote can turn a smartphone or tablet into a viewfinder/remote control. One-touch sharing transfers photos/videos to your device for SNS sharing. Just install an Imaging Edge Mobile app via Wi-Fi to your NFC-enabled Android device, and then touch the device to the camera to connect them. If you don’t have NFC, use QR code compatibility to pair the devices.

Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit
Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use “Remote” to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; “Viewer” to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and “Edit” to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.

Capture One (for Sony)
Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

Versatile movie recording functions
The α7 III provides a wide array of functions to facilitate workflows of professional videographers, including clean HDMI output, time code / user bits (TC/UB), rec. control, marker display/setting, zebra function, Slow and Quick Motion, simultaneous proxy movie recording, extraction and separate storage of a still from a movie, and Gamma Display Assist function, among others.

Features:

• 24.2MP 5 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor with back-illuminated design
• Sensitivity range up to ISO 51200 (still images can be expanded to ISO 50–204800)
• Fast hybrid autofocus with 693-point phase detection and 425-point contrast detection
• High-speed continuous shooting at speeds up to 10 fps 2 with autofocus / AE tracking
• 4K HDR 3 4 movie recording function

Specifications:

Lens
LENS COMPATIBILITY
Sony E-mount lenses
LENS MOUNT
E-mount

Image Sensor
ASPECT RATIO
3:2
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)
Approx. 24.2 megapixels
NUMBER OF PIXELS (TOTAL)
Approx. 25.3 megapixels
SENSOR TYPE
35mm full frame (35.6×23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
ANTI-DUST SYSTEM
Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism

Recording (still images)
RECORDING FORMAT
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [3:2]
35mm full frame L: 6000 × 4000 (24M), M: 3936 × 2624 (10M), S: 3008 × 2000 (6.0M), APS-C L: 3936 × 2624 (10M), M: 3008 × 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 × 1312 (2.6M)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [16:9]
35mm full frame L: 6000 × 3376 (20M), M: 3936 × 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 × 1688 (5.1M), APS-C L: 3936 × 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 × 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 × 1112 (2.2M)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [SWEEP PANORAMA]
-
IMAGE QUALITY MODES
RAW, RAW & JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard), JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard)
PICTURE EFFECT
8 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/War­m/Green/Magen­ta), Soft High-key , Rich-tone Monochrome
CREATIVE STYLE
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1–6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
PICTURE PROFILE
Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1–4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1–3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
DYNAMIC RANGE FUNCTIONS
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1–5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1–6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
COLOUR SPACE
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard, compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
14BIT RAW
Yes
UNCOMPRESSED RAW
Yes

Recording (movie)
RECORDING FORMAT
XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant
VIDEO COMPRESSION
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT
XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
COLOUR SPACE
xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
PICTURE EFFECT
Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/War­m/Green/Magen­ta), Soft High-key
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS), NTSC
XAVC S 4K: 3840 × 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 × 2160 (24p, 100M), 3840 × 2160 (30p, 60M), 3840 × 2160 (24p, 60M), XAVC S HD: 1920 × 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 × 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 × 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920 × 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 × 1080 (24p, 50M), 1920 × 1080 (60p, 25M), 1920 × 1080 (30p, 16M), AVCHD: 1920 × 1080 (60i, 24M, FX), 1920 × 1080 (60i, 17M, FH)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS), PAL
XAVC S 4K: 3840 × 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 × 2160 (25p, 60M), XAVC S HD:1920 × 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 × 1080(100p, 60M), 1920 × 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 × 1080 (25p, 50M), AVCHD:1920 × 1080 (50i, 24M, FX), 1920 × 1080 (50i, 17M, FH)
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE)
NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (RECORDING FRAME RATE & IMAGE SIZE)
NTSC mode: 1920×1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), PAL mode: 1920×1080 (50p, 25p)
MOVIE FUNCTIONS
Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Yes (1280 × 720 (Approx.9Mbps)), TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), Auto Slow Shutter, REC Control, Clean HDMI Info. (ON/OFF selectable), Gamma Disp. Assist
CLEAN HDMI OUTPUT
3840 × 2160 (25p), 1920 × 1080 (50p), 1920 × 1080 (50i), 1920 × 1080 (24p), 1920 × 1080 (60p), 1920 × 1080 (60i), 3840 × 2160 (30p), 3840 × 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit

Recording System
LOCATION INFORMATION LINK FROM SMARTPHONE
Yes
MEDIA
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card
MEMORY CARD SLOT
SLOT1: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card, SLOT2: Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card
RECORDING MODE ON 2 MEMORY CARDS
Simult. Rec (Still), Simult. Rec (Movie), Simult. Rec (Still/,Movie), Sort (JPEG/RAW), Sort (Still/Movie), Auto Switch Media (On/Off), Copy

Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
MULTI FRAME NR
-

White balance
WHITE BALANCE MODES
Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K & color filter G7 to M7 (57-step), A7 to B7 (29-step) / Custom
AWB MICRO ADJUSTMENT
Yes G7 to M7, 57-step A7 to B7, 29-step
PRIORITY SET IN AWB
Yes
BRACKETING
3 frames, H/L selectable

Focus
FOCUS TYPE
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)48
FOCUS SENSOR
Exmor R CMOS sensor
FOCUS POINT
35mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with full frame lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
FOCUS SENSITIVITY RANGE
EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
FOCUS MODE
AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
FOCUS AREA
Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
OTHER FEATURES
Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (sold separately)), Lock-on AF, Eye AF, AF micro adjustment with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately), Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens, Swt.V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist.
AF ILLUMINATOR
Yes (with Built-in LED type)
AF ILLUMINATOR RANGE
Approx. 0.3m – approx. 3.0m (with FE 28–70mm F3.5–5.6 OSS attached)
FOCUS TYPE WITH LA-EA3 (SOLD SEPARATELY)
selectable (phase-detection, contrast-detection)

Exposure
METERING TYPE
1200-zone evaluative metering
METERING SENSOR
Exmor R CMOS sensor
METERING SENSITIVITY
EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
METERING MODE
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
EXPOSURE BRACKETING
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments
AE LOCK
Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto)
EXPOSURE MODES
AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Scene Selection
ISO SENSITIVITY (RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE INDEX)
Still images: ISO 100–51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100–51200 equivalent(ISO numbers up ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
ANTI-FLICKER SHOOT.
Yes
SCENE SELECTION
Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait

Viewfinder
VIEWFINDER TYPE
1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color), XGA OLED
NUMBER OF DOTS
2 359 296 dots
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL (VIEWFINDER)
Auto/Manual (5 steps between –2 and +2)
COLOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Manual (5 steps)
FIELD COVERAGE
100%
MAGNIFICATION
approx. 0.78 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, –1m-1)
DIOPTRE ADJUSTMENT

• 4.0 to +3.0m-1

EYE POINT
Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at –1m-1 (CIPA standard)
FINDER FRAME RATE SELECTION
-
DISPLAY CONTENTS
Graphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Digital Level Gauge, Histogram

LCD Screen
MONITOR TYPE
7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT
NUMBER OF DOTS
921,600 dots
TOUCH PANEL
Yes
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Manual (5 steps between –2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE
Up by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees
DISPLAY SELECTER (FINDER/LCD)
Yes (Auto/Manual)
REAL-TIME IMAGE ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY (LCD)
On/Off
QUICK NAVI
Yes
FOCUS MAGNIFIER
Yes (35mm full frame: 5.9×, 11.7×, APS-C: 3.8×, 7.7×)
ZEBRA
Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
PEAKING MF
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow)
OTHERS
Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker (Center/Aspec­t/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
DISPLAY CONTENT
Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram,For viewfinder, Monitor Off

Other Features
PLAYMEMORIES CAMERA APPS™
-
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM
Still images: Approx. 2×, Movies:Approx. 1.5× (4K), Approx. 2× (HD)
DIGITAL ZOOM
Smart zoom (Still images): 35mm full frame: M: approx 1.5×, S: approx 2×, APS-C: M: approx 1.3×, S: approx 2×, Digital zoom (Still images): 35mm full frame: L: approx 4×, M: approx 6.1×, S: approx 8×, APS-C: L: approx 4×, M: approx 5.2×, S: approx 8×,Digital zoom (Movie): 35mm full frame: approx 4×, APS-C: approx 4×
FACE DETECTION
Modes: Face Priority in AF (On/Off), Face Priority in Multi Metering (On/Off), Regist. Faces Priority (On/Off), Face registration, Max. number of detectable: 8
SELF-PORTRAIT SELF-TIMER
-
OTHERS
Touch Focus: Yes (Available with LCD monitor or Viewfinder operation), ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Set File Name, FTP Transfer Func., Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
EYE-FI READY
-

Shutter
TYPE
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
SHUTTER TYPE
-
SHUTTER SPEED
Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode),
FLASH SYNC. SPEED
1/250 sec.49
ELECTRONIC FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER
Yes (ON/OFF)
SILENT SHOOTING
Yes (ON/OFF)

Image Stabilization
TYPE
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
COMPENSATION EFFECT
5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)

Flash Control
CONTROL
Pre-flash TTL
FLASH COMPENSATION
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
FLASH BRACKETING
3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
FLASH MODES
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless50, Hi-speed sync.51
EXTERNAL FLASH COMPATIBILITY
Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE LEVEL LOCK
Yes
WIRELESS CONTROL
Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. /Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)

Drive
DRIVE MODES
Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
CONTINUOUS DRIVE SPEED (APPROX. MAX.)
Continuous shooting: Hi+: max. 10 fps, Hi: max. 8 fps, Mid: max. 6fps, Lo: max. 3 fps 52
NO. OF RECORDABLE FRAMES (APPROX.)
JPEG Extra fine L: 163 frames, JPEG Fine L: 172 frames, JPEG Standard L: approx. 177 frames, RAW: 89 frames, RAW & JPG: 79 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 40 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 36 frames 53
**SELF-TIMER
10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer

Playback
PHOTO CAPTURE
Yes
MODES
Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 18.8×, M: 12.3×, S: 9.4×), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Folder selection (Date/ Still/ AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete,Protect, Rating, Disp Cont Shoot Grp

Interface
PC INTERFACE
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
MULTI / MICRO USB TERMINAL
Yes
USB TYPE-C™ TERMINAL
Yes (SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) compatible)
NFC™
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible), One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
BLUETOOTH
Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band))
HD OUTPUT
HDMI micro connector (Type-D),BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB
MULTI INTERFACE SHOE
Yes
AUTO-LOCK ACCESSORY SHOE
-
SMART ACCESSORY TERMINAL 2
-
MIC TERMINAL
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
DC IN TERMINAL
-
SYNC TERMINAL
-
HEADPHONE TERMINAL
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
VERTICAL GRIP CONNECTOR
Yes
PC REMOTE
Yes
LAN TERMINAL
-

Built-in Tuner
MICROPHONE
Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately)
SPEAKER
Built-in,monaural

Print
COMPATIBLE STANDARDS
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting

Custom function
TYPE
Custom key settings,Program­mable Setting (Body 2 sets /memory card 4 sets), My Menu, Reg Cust Shoot Set

Lens Compensation
SETTING
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

Power
SUPPLIED BATTERY
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
BATTERY LIFE (STILL IMAGES)
Approx. 610 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 710 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)56
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, ACTUAL RECORDING)
Approx. 115 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 125 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)5758
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, CONTINUOUS RECORDING)
Approx. 200 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 210 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)5960
INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE
Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C Terminal)
POWER CONSUMPTION WITH VIEWFINDER
Still images: approx. 3.2W (with FE 28–70mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.9W (with FE 28–70mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached)
POWER CONSUMPTION WITH LCD SCREEN
Still images: approx. 2.8W (with FE 28–70mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.7W (with FE 28–70mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached)
USB POWER SUPPLY
Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C Terminal)

Please note this product is imported & does not contain the original power adapter

Others
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
32 – 104 degrees F / 0 – 40 degrees C