Body type
Body type Compact
Sensor
Max resolution 2560 x 1920
Other resolutions 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h 4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels 5 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 5 megapixels
Sensor size 2/3″ (8.8 x 6.6 mm)
Sensor type CCD
Image
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400
White balance presets 3
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format TIFF
JPEG quality levels Fine, Standard
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.) 38–190 mm
Optical zoom 5×
Maximum aperture F2–2.4
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Single
  • Live View
Digital zoom Yes (2 x)
Manual focus Yes (focus ring, inc. magnification)
Normal focus range 50 cm (19.69)
Macro focus range 2 cm (0.79)
Screen / viewfinder
Screen size 1.8
Screen dots 123,000
Touch screen No
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Electronic
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 30 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 sec
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Built-in flash Yes (pop-up)
Flash range 5.00 m
External flash Yes (Sony HVL-F1000)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Ext
Continuous drive 2.0 fps
Self-timer Yes (10 sec)
Exposure compensation ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Resolutions MPEG EX/HQ
Storage
Storage types Memory Stick
Storage included 16 MB Memory Stick
Connectivity
USB

USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)

HDMI No
Remote control Yes (Optional wired)
Physical
Environmentally sealed No
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description InfoLithium (NP-FM50) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries) 667 g (1.47 lb / 23.53 oz)
Dimensions 162 x 124 x 68 mm (6.38 x 4.88 x 2.68)
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Timelapse recording No