Body type
Body type Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Max resolution 4272 x 2848
Other resolutions 3104 x 2064, 2128 x 1424
Image ratio w:h 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels 12 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 13 megapixels
Sensor size APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor type CMOS
Image
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (up to 6400)
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Sensor-shift
Uncompressed format RAW
JPEG quality levels Extra Fine, Fine, Standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
Digital zoom No
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 11
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha
Focal length multiplier 1.5×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD No
Screen size 3
Screen dots 920,000
Touch screen No
Live view No
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.9× (0.6× 35mm equiv.)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 30 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 sec
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Built-in flash Yes (pop-up)
Flash range 12.00 m
External flash Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Continuous drive 5.0 fps
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Exposure compensation ±3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Microphone None
Storage
Storage types Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage included None
Connectivity
USB

USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)

HDMI Yes
Remote control Yes (Wire (Optional))
Physical
Environmentally sealed No
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description Lithium-Ion (NP-FM500H) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries) 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80 mm (5.59 x 4.13 x 3.15)
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Timelapse recording No
GPS None