Interchangeable-lens

digital camera
Magazine-style photos made easy.
The solid and dependable 3000 feels good in your hands and brings out
the beauty of every memorable scene. You’ll enjoy stunning image quality
thanks to a large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with 20.1 effective megapixel
resolution* and ISO 16000 sensitivity. Confident, worry-free shooting is ensured
by a comfortable grip and clear, easy-to-view Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder.
Moreover, interchangeable-lens freedom combines with system expandability
and numerous advanced features like Auto Object Framing to broaden your
creative horizons. Whether capturing still images or movies, the 3000 is the
right choice for shooting pleasure.
* Approx.

• Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor with approx. 20.1

effective megapixels and ISO 16000 sensitivity
• Tru-Finder and comfortable, dependable grip
• Multi Interface Shoe and Multi Terminal
• Creative functions such as Picture Effect, Auto Object
Framing and more

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E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/320 sec., F5.6, ISO 100, Auto white balance
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Sharp, clean results bursting with color.
Sony technology helps capture the magic of any moment.

E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/160 sec., F11, ISO 100, Auto white balance

Two keys to outstanding photos and movies

You won’t see them but they are there: Sony’s 20.1 megapixel* Exmor™
APS HD CMOS sensor and blazing-fast BIONZ™ image processing engine.
Every scene is captured beautifully, from corner to corner, with fine details
and rich tonal gradations. The sensor’s large size delivers high sensitivity,
attractive defocusing effects, and low noise in wide-ranging shooting
situations including dimly lit environments. Impressive 20.1-effective-
megapixel resolution and advanced BIONZ image processing also bring
every detail to life.
* Effective pixels (approx.)
Large image sensor
Sony is the world’s No. 1 manufac- The APS-C size sensor on the 3000 is more than
turer of image sensors for digital 13x larger than the 1/2.3-size sensors commonly
cameras and video recorders (based found on compact digital cameras.
on Sony research from April 2012 to
March 2013 that shows Sony has a
50% market share)

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E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/40 sec., F5.6, ISO 3200, Auto white balance

Wide-ranging sensitivity from ISO 100 to 16000

Area-specific noise reduction
This intelligent technology — initially introduced on Sony Series cameras starting
Even in dim lighting, you can shoot beautiful photos with natural
with 99 — adjusts the level of noise reduction for different areas of the image.
tonal gradations and low noise — without using a flash. Auto ISO
provides outstanding results in most lighting situations and you can Flat areas Edges Textures

select settings manually to suit particular occasions. Excellent low-

light performance is made possible by cutting-edge features like the
...
same area-specific noise reduction as found on the 99.

...

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Superior operability makes shooting a breeze.
Enjoy intuitive operation and confident, worry-free shooting.

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Easy-to-view Tru-Finder
electronic viewfinder

View every scene clearly with the built-in viewfinder, which even
shows the effects of exposure and white balance settings so
you can accurately check how the final photo will look. Features
include 100% frame coverage and various shooting information
displays.

Multi Interface Shoe

expands your shooting options

Tap into a wide variety of optional accessories with the Multi

Interface Shoe. The 3000 system includes external flash units,
video lights, adaptors and more — everything you need when it’s
time to expand.

Convenient mode dial

The mode dial lets you quickly change shooting modes and always
be confident about which shooting mode is currently in use. By
providing intuitive access to P/A/S/M modes, Superior Auto mode
and more, it simplifies operation so you can concentrate on the
action.

Secure, dependable grip

The grip is designed so you can hold the camera securely, shoot
with confidence and enjoy worry-free shooting. Sony even
conducted market research to determine the optimal grip size and
shape. The result is a comfortable grip that fits snugly in the palm
of your hand and is long enough to grab ahold of securely with all
your fingers.

Built-in flash* for a splash of light

Brighten the scene with this convenient addition. Combined with

the high sensitivity of ISO 16000, you’ll never miss a shot even
when the lights go down. It also produces alluring catch lights for
daylight portraits.
* GN4; ISO 100·m

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Precious moments you’ll cherish forever.
Produce stunning photos and movies that always impress.

Beautifully composed photos with Auto Object Framing

Give your photos a professional look with Auto Object Framing. This
savvy function analyzes portraits, close-ups or images of moving
subjects then crops them after you take the shot to produce photos
with maximum appeal. Featuring advancements like exceptional
two-person portrait capabilities along with Face Detection and
Tracking Focus, Auto Object Framing not only turns ordinary photos
into stunning compositions but does so effortlessly, automatically
recognizing the scene then cropping accordingly. And thanks to
Sony’s By Pixel Super Resolution Technology and high-resolution
Exmor sensor, images can be radically cropped without marked loss
of image quality.
Notes:
•  ropping results vary depending on shooting situations.
C
• The original image is saved along with the cropped version.

Auto Tracking Framing Auto Macro Framing Auto Portrait Framing

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Clear Image Zoom

Clear Image Zoom Conventional digital zoom

50 mm 100 mm equivalent

If you can’t seem to get close enough to the subject, activate Clear with 3000’s Digital Zoom and Smart Zoom*, you can increase
Image Zoom. This extends the reach of your lens up to 2x without magnification up to 8x over the lens’ maximum focal length. What’s
markedly degrading image quality. Clear Image Zoom employs more, Clear Image Zoom supports both photos and movies so you’ll
Sony’s By Pixel Super Resolution Technology to achieve amazingly always have plenty of reach for distant subjects.
sharp zoom shots without a telephoto lens. And by combining it * Smart Zoom does not support movies.

Fabulous Full HD movies at the press of a button

Experience the magnificence of Full HD movies in in sharp focus, allowing you to record even moving
AVCHD. Just press the MOVIE button and start shooting. subjects and still be assured of excellent results. The
Support for 60i* gives your movies a lifelike feel with built-in microphone delivers superior audio quality, and
more natural movement while aspiring moviemakers Digital Zoom can be used to extend the lens’ maximum
can select 24p* to re-create the look of traditional magnification while recording.
cinema. 3000’s responsive autofocus keeps subjects * 1080 60i/1080 devices

Not all images were taken with the 3000.

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Creative versatility for that ‘Wow’ look.
Take your photography to new heights of artistry.

Picture Effect — Your key to an exciting photographic adventure

Every image is a potential work of art with Picture Effect — in-camera control for turning mundane shots into little
gems. 3000 includes 15 effects that can be applied to photos or movies, giving you the means to vastly expand
your artistic repertoire. The ability to view effects in real-time on the LCD screen or viewfinder* before taking the
shot lets you experiment with different looks until you are satisfied with the result.
* The following modes are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies: HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus and Miniature.

HDR Painting Miniature Soft Focus Retro Photo

Partial Color (Green) Soft High-key Pop Color Posterization (Color)

Photo Creativity — Fine tuning the look of photos and movies

Background Defocus control

Brightness control

3000 provides easy access to most Picture Effect settings as well

as controls for Background Defocus, Brightness, Color and Vividness.
Just activate Photo Creativity, choose the appropriate item then
adjust while viewing in real-time on the LCD screen or viewfinder.
The ability to combine settings offers nearly unlimited creative
control, and lets you compensate for tricky lighting.

Color control

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Superior Auto mode — Serious point-and-shoot simplicity

Use Superior Auto mode to shoot photos and movies with the ease
of a compact digital camera. In this mode, the camera recognizes
the current shooting environment then adjusts settings for
optimal results. Superior Auto also includes Auto HDR and Hand-
held Twilight modes, both of which employ image compositing
technology to handle difficult lighting by recording multiple images
at high speed then compositing them to produce the final photo.

Intelligent Auto

Hand-held Twilight mode*

Night Backlight Backlight Spotlight Landscape Portrait

Scene Portrait

Macro Low Light Tripod Night Infant

Night View Portrait

Auto HDR Hand-held Twilight

Auto HDR mode* Macro mode*

* Does not support movies.

Not all images were taken with the 3000. 11

The camera that gives you more.
Advanced features, a new level of ease, and loads of fun.

Added functionality for your shooting convenience

Soft Skin Effect Peaking function

Soften skin and tame unsightly wrinkles and blemishes. The pros’ Quickly confirm focus in the composition. A highlight — adjustable
choice when shooting portraits to make people look their best. over three settings each for sensitivity level and color — appears over
Adjustable in three levels. areas that are focused.

On Off

Sweep Panorama USB charging Face Detection / Smile Shutter

Capture a dramatic landscape or cityscape. Just Connect 3000 to a PC or AC outlet via Set 3000 to recognize faces and smiles.
swing the camera when shooting then play the bundled micro USB cable to charge Face Detection locates up to eight faces in
back on the LCD screen. the battery without a composition then adjusts exposure, white
removing it from the balance and other settings based on these
camera. faces. Smile Shutter — adjustable in three
levels — automatically takes a shot when
smiles in the scene are at their brightest.
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Anti Motion Blur / Hand-held Twilight modes (Scene Selection) Creative Style

Employing Sony image compositing technology, these two modes deliver superb photos Tailor the look of photos and movies before
with reduced noise and blur when shooting handheld in low-light environments. Anti Motion shooting. Choose from one of six settings —
Blur mode is especially useful for decreasing blur caused by camera shake and subject Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset
movement, while Hand-held Twilight mode balances exposure between the main subject or Black & White — depending on the scene
and background for pleasing nighttime photos. or your creative intent.

Auto HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode / D-range Optimizer (DRO) Speed Priority Continuous mode

Decrease contrast in scenes with extremely dark and light areas. Well suited for stationary Freeze fast-moving subjects by shooting at
subjects, Auto HDR mode combines three images — one each for highlights, mid-tones and up to 3.5 fps*. This is the ideal solution for
shadows — to produce one photo that closely resembles the scene as you saw it. DRO takes photographing sports, children at play or
only one shot, but can be used for lowering contrast in photos with moving subjects and other action.
when using continuous shooting. * In Speed Priority Continuous mode. Continuous speed varies
depending on shooting conditions and memory cards. Focus and
exposure are locked at the first shot.

More ways to enjoy photos and movies.

Software and online sharing for PCs, tablets, smartphones and PlayStation®3.

PlayMemories Home™ PlayMemories Studio™ PlayMemories Online™

Free, easy-to-use image management software Turn your PlayStation®3 into a creative A fun image sharing service for both photos and
installs onto Windows PCs for Sony Digital playground. Use familiar controllers to movies. Uploaded images can be viewed on multiple
Camera users. Download photos and movies edit, organize, view and share photos devices, and quality photo books can easily be
onto your computer then view, organize, edit, and movies. PlayMemories Studio™ also created from the images.
retouch, print, burn to disk, share or upload to plays photo slideshows with sound.
social networking websites*.
* Cannot be used to retouch movies.

PlayStation®3

TRILUMINOS™ Color.
A breathtaking way to relive your fondest memories.

3000 supports Sony’s “TRILUMINOS Color,” allowing you to view

photos and movies in rich, natural colors on any TV equipped
with a “TRILUMINOS Display.” The expanded color gamut lets
you immerse yourself once again in those unforgettably colorful
moments, from the complex shades in a shimmering blue sky to
the natural tones of a rosy complexion.

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A complete system for any creative challenge.
Choose from a wide range of Sony lenses and accessories.

Lenses

NEW

E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

(SEL55210)

Vario-Tessar T*
E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS
(SEL1670Z)
NEW Black

E 50mm F1.8 OSS

(SEL50F18)

NEW

E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
(SELP18105G) E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
OSS LE
(SEL18200LE)

E 10-18mm F4 OSS E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS E 20mm F2.8

(SEL1018) (SELP18200) (SEL20F28)

E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E 16mm F2.8 E 30mm F3.5 Macro

(SELP1650) (SEL16F28) (SEL30M35)

Fisheye Converter E 35mm F1.8 OSS

E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
(VCL-ECF1) (SEL35F18)
(SEL1855)
Dedicated for SEL16F28

Ultra Wide Converter Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA

E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (VCL-ECU1) (SEL24F18Z)
(SEL18200) Dedicated for SEL16F28

More lenses, more creative options

An extensive lineup of quality Sony lenses is at your command for any creative endeavor. Lightweight and small
E-mount lenses provide the ultimate in shooting freedom. Moreover, premium Sony A-mount lenses* — from
fisheye and wide-angle to super telephoto and macro — open the door to infinite photographic expression.
* Require optional Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA1.

Mount Adaptor Mount Adaptor

LA-EA2 LA-EA1

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Accessories

Body Case Soft Carrying Case Soft Carrying Case Shoulder Strap Sling Bag Black
LCS-U21 LCS-AMB LCS-SL20 STP-XH1 LCS-­SB1

• Can store tablet • Expandable

• Removable inner compartment

Black Black Black Black

Flash Flash Flash Stereo Microphone Battery Video IR Light

HVL-F20M HVL-F43M HVL-F60M ECM-XYST1M HVL-LEIR1

NEW

Remote Control Tripod Remote Control Tripod Remote Commander Shooting Grip
VCT-VPR1*1 VCT-VPR10*1 RM-VPR1 with Mini Tripod
GP-VPT1*1

Rechargeable Battery Charger USB AC Adaptor AC Adaptor LCD Protect

Battery Pack BC-QM1 AC-UD10*2 AC-PW20 Semi Hard Sheet
NP-FW50 (100V-240V) (100V-240V) (100V-240V) PCK-LM1EA
NEW

MC Protector Circular PL Filter ND Filter Front Lens Cap Rear Lens Cap/Body Cap
40.5 mm VF-405MP — — ALC-F405S ALC-R1EM/
49 mm VF-49MPAM VF-49CPAM VF-49NDAM ALC-F49S ALC-B1EM
62 mm VF-62MPAM VF-62CPAM VF-62NDAM ALC-F62S
67 mm VF-67MPAM VF-67CPAM VF-67NDAM ALC-F67S

*1 Please check the tripod’s maximum load capacity before using a heavy lens.
*2 For charging only on 3000.
Controls

Built-in flash Viewfinder

AF illuminator/ Number of recordable still images
Self-timer lamp/ Memory card formatted with this camera
Smile Shutter lamp Capacity
Image quality 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Flash MOVIE button
pop-up button Standard 385 780 1,550 3,150 6,300 12,500
Soft key A Fine 240 485 980 1,950 3,900 7,800
Control wheel Extra-fine - - - - - -
RAW & JPEG 65 125 260 520 1,050 2,100
Soft key C
RAW - - - - - -
Soft key B Measurement conditions: Image size L 20M, aspect ratio 3:2 (Actual number of images
may be less than indicated depending on shooting conditions.)
Lens release button Access lamp LCD screen

Multi/Micro USB Terminal Microphone

(Supports Micro USB compatible device) Power switch Recording time
Shutter button Capacity
Image quality 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Charge lamp FINDER/LCD button
60i 24M (FX) 10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3h 6h
Mode dial 60i 17M (FH) 10 m 30 m 1h 2h 4h5m 8 h 15 m
24p 24M (FX) 10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3h 6h
Memory card insertion slot Playback button
24p 17M (FH) 10 m 30 m 1h 2h 4h5m 8 h 15 m
Multi Interface Shoe 1440 x 1080 12M 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m 11 h 5 m

Diopter-adjustment dial VGA 3M 1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m 10 h 20 h 5 m 40 h 15 m

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Main specifications
General Brightness control Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Camera type Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash Field coverage 100%
Lens compatibility Sony E-mount lenses Adjustable angle -
Image sensor Display contents Graphic Display All Info., Big Font Size Disp., No Disp. Info., Level, Histogramtt
Type APS-C type (23.2 x 15.4 mm), Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters Real-time image adjustment display ON/OFF
Number of pixels (approx.) 20.1 megapixels (effective), 20.4 megapixels (total) MF Assist (6.8x, 13.6x)
Focus check
Image sensor aspect ratio 3:2 Peaking (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on optical filter Face Detection
Recording system (still image) Modes On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; max. eight faces detected
Recording format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Other features
3:2 aspect ratio L: 5456 x 3632 (20M), M: 3872 x 2576 (10M), S: 2736 x 1824 (5M) Auto Object Framing, Smile Shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Image size 16:9 aspect ratio L: 5456 x 3064 (17M), M: 3872 x 2176 (8.4M), S: 2736 x 1536 (4.2M) Clear Image Zoom
(pixels) Wide: horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 x 2160 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M), Still images (approx.) Approx. 2x
Sweep Panorama
vertical 3872 x 2160 (8.4M) Digital Zoom
Image quality modes RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard Digital Zoom (Still images) Approx. 4x
11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Smart Zoom (Still images) Approx. 1.4x / Approx. 2x
Picture Effect
Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature Digital Zoom (Movie) Approx. 4x
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Shutter
Creative Style
Sharpness -3 to +3 steps) Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Shutter speed 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb
Dynamic range functions
Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step) Flash sync. speed 1/160 sec.
Color space sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color Electronic front curtain shutter Yes
Recording system (movie) SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization)
Recording format AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4 Type Not supported (image stabilization supported by lens)
Video compression MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Flash
Audio recording format Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch Type Built-in flash
Guide No. 4 (in meters at ISO 100)
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i/30 fps image sensor output/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/30 fps image sensor output/17
Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH) Flash coverage 16 mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Image size 1080 60i Control Pre-flash TTL
(pixels) compatible device Flash compensation +/- 2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/3 Mbps) Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-
speed sync.* 1
Color space xvYCC standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color Recycling time Approx. 4 sec.
Media Sony System Flash (compatible with Multi Interface Shoe and Auto-lock Accessory Shoe with
External flash
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD memory card, optional Shoe Adaptor ADP-MAA)
Media
SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card Drive
Slot Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD memory card Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay selectable), Self-timer
Modes
Noise reduction (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3 exposures), Bracketing
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low Speed (approx., max.)* 2 Continuous mode: max 2.5 fps, Speed Priority Continuous mode: max 3.5 fps
White balance No. of recordable frames (approx.)* 2 Fine: 13 frames, Standard: 30 frames, RAW & JPG: 5 frames
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C. Filter (G7 Playback
Modes
to M7 15-step, A7 to B7 15-step), Custom Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning,
AWB micro adjustment G7 to M7 15-step, A7 to B7 15-step 6/12-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 15.1x, M: 10.7x, S: 7.6x, Panorama (Standard):
Modes
Focus system 19x, Panorama (Wide): 29x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec., Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow,
Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still), Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect
Type Contrast-detection AF
Focus point 25 points Interface
Sensitivity range EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached) PC interface Multi/Micro USB Terminal*3, Hi-speed USB (USB2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
Focus modes Autofocus, DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus HD output -
AF modes AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF Multi Interface Shoe Yes
Focus area Multi Point (25 points)/Center-weighted/Flexible Spot Compatible OS* 4 (USB connection) Windows XP*5 SP3, Windows Vista*6 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Mac OS X (10.5-10.8)
Other features Tracking Focus, Predictive control, Focus lock, AF micro adjustment*, Eye-start AF* Audio
AF illuminator Built-in LED type Microphone Built-in stereo microphone
AF illuminator range (approx.) Approx. 1-1/2 - 9 ft. (0.5 m - approx. 3.0 m) (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached) Speaker Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7
Exposure control Print
Metering type 1200-zone evaluative metering Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Metering sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor Custom function
Metering sensitivity
sensor EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached) Type Custom key settings
Metering modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot Power
iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50
Exposure modes
Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection Still images Approx. 460 images with viewfinder and approx. 470 images with LCD screen (CIPA standard)
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Actual*7 *8: Approx. 80 min. with viewfinder and approx. 80 min. with LCD screen (CIPA standard),
Scene Selection Movies
Anti Motion Blur Continuous*7 *9: Approx. 150 min. with viewfinder and approx. 150 min. with LCD screen (CIPA standard)
Exposure compensation Still images: +/- 3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps), Movies: +/- 2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps) Internal battery charge Micro USB type B
Bracketing With 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV increments, 3 frames External power AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)
AE lock Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu. Weight
ISO sensitivity Still images: ISO 100 to 16000, AUTO (ISO 100 to 3200), Movies: ISO 100 to 3200 equivalent, AUTO (ISO With battery and Approx. 14.5 oz. (411 g)
(Recommended Exposure Index) 100 to 3200 equivalent) Memory Stick PRO Duo
Viewfinder Body only Approx. 12.5 oz. (353 g)
Type 1/5” (0.5 cm) electronic viewfinder Dimensions
Total number of dots 201,600 dots (equivalent) W x H x D (excluding protrusions) Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. (128.0 x 90.9 x 84.5 mm)
Brightness control Auto/Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1) Operating temperature
Field coverage 100% Range 32°-104°F/0-40°C
Magnification Approx. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1) Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
Diopter adjustment -4.0 m-1 ~ +3.5 m-1 *1 With compatible external flash.
Eye point Approx. 21 mm from the eyepiece lens, 15 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 diopter (CIPA standard) *2 May vary depending on shooting conditions and media.
Display Disp. Basic Info, Histogram *3 Supports Micro USB compatible device.
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp., White Balance, Creative Style *4 Must be installed with the above OS at delivery. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with an upgraded OS environment.
*5 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported.
LCD screen
*6 Starter Edition is not supported.
Type 3.0 inch (7.5 cm) wide type TFT LCD display *7 Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).
Number of dots (total) 230,400 dots *8 Indicated recording time is defined by repeating the following cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by and power off.
*9 Indicated recording time is defined by repeating the following cycle: Pressing the MOVIE button. No other operations such as zoom are
performed.
System requirements of supplied software
Image Data Converter Ver. 4 PlayMemories Home
Microsoft Windows® Macintosh Microsoft Windows® Let the world see your best photograph. Enter the Sony World Photography Awards today.
OS* Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2,
Mac OS X (10.5-10.8)
Windows® 7 SP1, Windows® 8 Windows® 7 SP1, Windows® 8
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster; for playing/editing HD movies:
Pentium 4 or faster Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/
CPU Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or
Core 2 Duo or faster
faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (AVCHD (FX/FH)) http://www.worldphoto.org/
Memory 1 GB or more 1 GB or more 512 MB or more; for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more

The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS. * Ottnly available with optional LA-EA2 and FDA-EV1S attached
* Must be installed with the above OS at delivery. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with an upgraded OS environment. ** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.

Trademarks & Remarks

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption. Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the “InfoLITHIUM” mark. Screen displays and effects used to
illustrate some functions are simulated.

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