| Sensor | APS-C format (23.5 x 15.7 mm) 12.9 megapixel RGB CMOS EXMOR sensor |
| Effective resolution | 12.3 megapixels |
| ADC | 12-Bit |
| Color space | Adobe RGB, sRGB |
| Image format | • RAW • RAW + JPEG Fine • JPEG |
| Resolution when recording images | • 4272 x 2848 (RAW) • 4272 x 2848 (12M) • 3104 x 2072 (6.4M) • 2128 x 1416 (M) |
| Video recording | None |
| Record sound | None |
| Compatible with lenses | Sony α lenses as well as Minolta & Konica Minolta α / MAXXUM / DYNAX lenses |
| Ratio indicating equivalent focal length to Laika frame format (36 x 24mm) | 1.5x |
| Bayonet | Sony α mount (Minolta / KonicaMinolta A mount) |
| Image stabilization | Yes - Super Steady Shot by shifting the sensor in the focal plane |
| Type | 9 point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection autofocus; Sensitivity range: from: 0EV to: + 18EV (at ISO100); |
| Work modes | Activate autofocus by looking through the viewfinder (Eye Start AF); Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Automatic AF; Manual Focus (M); Focus areas: Wide AF area, Spot AF area (center), Focus area selection (9 points each), Live View |
| Pre-lifting the mirror | Yes |
| Light sensitivity | ISO - AUTO (selectable range), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Shutter type | Electronically controlled focal shutter with vertical shutters |
| Shutter speed | 30 - 1/4000 sec. + B |
| Light meter | TTL (through lens) measuring system operating at maximum aperture using 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC; Sensitivity range: 0EV to + 20EV (Multi-segment / Center-weighted measurement), 2EV to + 20EV (Spot measurement) (ISO 100, f / 1.4, 20 ° C); Multi-segment (integral measurement); Center-weighted; Spot (designated area only) |
| Exposure modes | Automatic with the ability to change the exposure parameter pair (P), Automatic with shutter priority (S), Automatic with aperture priority (A), Manual (M); Exposure compensation from - 2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (1/3, 1 / 2EV step); Exposure wedge |
| White balance | Automatic TTL white balance, 6 ready modes with fine-tuning, Manual adjustment (White or gray reference measurement), Kelvin color temperature selection (2500 - 9900 K), Wedge |
| Top number (m) | 12 at ISO 100 |
| Ready shot templates | 6 |
| Flash control | ADI / Pre-flash TTL measurement, Manual control; Flash compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (1 / 3.1 / 2EV steps) |
| Built-in flash | Yes - automatically ascends in Auto and Scene modes; covers 24mm lens (35mm format equivalent) |
| Synchronous shutter speed | 1/160 sec |
| Contact for external flash | Yes - non-standard Hot Shoe |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed), HDMI output, BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD |
| Display | 3.0 "Clear Photo LCD Plus with 230 400 pixels, 2-axis rotation |
| Serial pictures | 5fps, 4fps (with Live View) - for JPEG (STD / FINE) up to 12 frames, for RAW up to 6 frames, for RAW + JPEG up to 3 frames |
| Self-timer | 2 or 10 sec. |
| Status display | none (main display is used) |
| Internal memory | None |
| Compatible storage media | Memory Stick PRO Duo ™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC |
| Battery | NP-FM500H Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (1650mAh) |
| Remote control | Option (RMT-DSLR1) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84 mm |
| WEIGHT | 597g (without battery) |
