Sony α1 Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Camera

SKU: ILCE-1/BQ

Product Highlights

  • High resolution 50.1 megapixels with continuous bursts at up to 30 frames / second
  • Accurate tracking performance with 120 times / second auto focus and auto exposure calculations
  • Blackout-free for an uninterrupted view respond instantly and seamlessly
  • 9.44 million-dot (approx.) OLED viewfinder at up to 240fps refresh rate
  • Next-generation 8K 30p movie recording capability for extraordinary realism
  • Active Mode dedicated to movie shooting makes 5-axis optical image stabilisation
  • Electronic shutter with flash sync up to 1/200 sec., flicker-free shooting, and Anti-distortion Shutter.
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The α mission

The α mission is to give creators the power to realize their dreams. The α1 is its most potent expression to date.

50 MP at 30 fps

The latest Sony technology delivers unprecedented speed and resolution for new creative possibilities and workflow. 

 


50.1 megapixels at up to 30 frames/second
50.1 megapixels at up to 30 frames/second

The α1 offers an extraordinary combination of high resolution and blazing speed. Ultra-fast readout from the 50.1 MP sensor allows continuous bursts at up to 30 fps² with AF and AE tracking using the electronic shutter. Perfect for sports or any situation where the critical action is over in an instant.

 

Blackout-free for an uninterrupted view

An interrupted blackout-free view of the subject lets you respond instantly and seamlessly. The EVF is updated to minimise latency during continuous shooting.
(A) Blackout-free Shooting 
(B) Shooting with blackouts

120 AF/AE tracking calculations per second

Fast sensor readout enables 120 AF/AE calculations per second, even during 30 fps bursts, for pinpoint AF tracking precision with fast and erratic subjects. AE latency is less than 0.033sec.
(1) AF/AE calculations
(2) 60 times/sec 
(3) 20 frames/sec

 

Silent, vibration-free shutter

A silent⁴ electronic shutter provides greater opportunities for shooting sports and other subjects where noise is not tolerated. Vibration-free operation contributes to high image quality.

Anti-distortion Shutter

Fast sensor readout minimises still-image distortion⁵ when using the electronic shutter³. The BIONZ XRTM engine and a large buffer achieve about 1.5x less distortion than the α9 II.

[1] Conventional electronic shutter
 [2] Anti-distortion shutter

Flicker-free electronic & mechanical shutters

Another world first⁶: flicker-free electronic and mechanical shutters. You get flicker-free shooting under fluorescent/artificial lighting with all the benefits of the electronic shutter.

Anti-flicker [1] OFF  [2] ON

 





Full-frame stacked 50.1 MP Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor with integral memory

A stacked architecture in this back-illuminated 50.1 MP full-frame image sensor contributes to high resolution and speed. Separate pixel and circuit layers and advanced A/D conversion mean faster processing.

All-new architecture and BIONZ XR image processing engine

The new BIONZ XR engine features advanced architecture that delivers 8x greater processing power⁷. The result is outstanding image quality as well as improved camera interface response

 
  Advanced flash features for broader expression

Flash sync with electronic shutter

For the first time in an α camera, electronic shutter flash sync⁸ is possible thanks to high readout speed from the stacked CMOS sensor. All electronic shutter advantages remain available for flash shooting.

Dual driven shutter drive for flash sync up to 1/400 sec.

The world’s first⁶ dual driven shutter system allows flash sync up to 1/400 sec., making it easier to capture dynamic action and opening the door to new creative possibilities.

 


Breathtaking resolution and image quality

The new 50.1 MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor delivers high resolution and sensitivity with low noise, plus up to 15 stops⁹ of dynamic range. A new image processing engine achieves even better colour accuracy than previous models.

Wide ISO100 ~ 32000 sensitivity range

Despite the sensor’s high pixel count, a sensitive back-illuminated structure with gapless on-chip lenses and an AR coated seal glass allows a standard ISO range of ISO100~32000, expandable to ISO50~10240010.

 
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

Up to 16 images shot with precise in-body image stabilization control can be combined via computer software to create photos with up to 199 million pixels for extraordinary resolution, colour, and atmosphere11.

[1] Normal Shooting 
[2] 16-image Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

 

Creative Look supports varied expression

The Creative Look feature provides 10 presets that can be used unmodified or edited to create a variety of “looks” that can help creators fine-tune the mood of their stills or movies in-camera.

5-axis optical in-body image stabilisation for a 5.5-step advantage

A precision stabilisation unit and gyro sensors plus the latest image stabilization algorithms deliver a 5.5 step12 shutter speed advantage, maximising the quality of high-resolution images.

[1] Yaw  [2] Pitch  [3] Roll

 

 

 

Real-time Eye AF for birds13
 
High-level subject recognition technology now makes it possible for Sony’s Real-time Eye AF function to track and accurately focus on bird eyes, even if the bird suddenly takes flight or the framing changes. This innovative function easily meets the many challenges of bird photography14

 

Improved Real-time Eye AF for animals13

Primarily designed for cats and dogs, this feature employs advanced subject recognition technology to reliably track and focus on animal eyes14. It even works if the animal’s face is upside-down.

Real-time Eye AF

Combining state-of-the-art AI technology and evolved Fast Hybrid AF algorithms, Real-time Eye AF in the α1 tracks and focuses on human eyes with approximately 30% greater precision than the α9 II.

 

Real-time Tracking15
 
Select a subject, half-press the shutter, and the camera will track and maintain focus automatically. Turn on AF face/eye priority for seamless AI-based tracking of human, animal, or bird eyes.
Wide, fast, precise AF tracking

The α1 features focal plane phase-detection AF that is sensitive, fast, and precise. The 50.1 MP sensor and BIONZ XR engine provide 759 selectable phase-detection points16 covering about 92% of the image.

 


Next-generation 8K 30p recording

The new image sensor and BIONZ XR engine in the α1 deliver 8K 30p movie recording capability for extraordinary realism. Four times the resolution of 4K  with full Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF functionality. 8K footage is also ideally suited to flexible 4K editing.

4K movies at a high 120 fps frame rate17
 
The α1 supports high frame rate internal 4K movie recording at up to 120 fps, for smooth, expressive slow-motion18 playback at up to 5x. 10-bit 4:2:2 chroma subsampling can be used with Long-GOP or Intra (All-I) compression for outstanding image quality, while the new image sensor and BIONZ XR engine minimize image distortion.
 
Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking for movies

The BIONZ XR engine features significantly improved detection, accurately tracking human eyes at a wider range of head angles. Also available for 8K and 4K 120p recording.

S-Log for compatibility with pro cine cameras

S-Log2 and S-Log3 are included. S-Log3 provides smooth 10-bit gradations and a dynamic range of 15+ stops. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3, and S-Gamut3.Cine color spaces supported.

 
10-bit 4:2:219 HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support

High-dynamic-range HLG movies support the wide-gamut BT.2020 colour space, and can be directly played on an HDR (HLG) compatible TV. 10-bit HLG recordings reproduce fine gradation and detail.

 

16-bit RAW output

The α1 allows 16-bit RAW output to an external recorder via HDMI for improved post-production flexibility. RAW output via HDMI is available while recording 4K to internal card media.

Digital audio interface for superior sound

A digital audio interface delivers outstanding audio quality with compatible audio devices connected via the Multi Interface Shoe. Pristine digital audio is delivered directly to the camera.

Heat-dissipating structure for extended recording

A newly developed heat dissipating structure prevents overheating during continuous recording without increasing body size. Record 8K/30p or 4K/60p video continuously for up to 30 minutes20

 

The cinematic S-Cinetone look

The α1 includes the same S-Cinetone colour matrix that produces beautiful colour and skin tones in the VENICE, FX6, and other Cinema Line cameras. S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones that are essential to healthy-looking skin colour, plus soft colours and gorgeous highlights, responding to a growing need for more expressive depth.

 

“Active Mode” image stabilisation21

A new Active Mode dedicated to movie shooting makes 5-axis optical image stabilisation highly effective for handheld shooting. It uses the BIONZ XR engine’s real-time processing capability to apply optimum compensation in all formats, including 4K22. All of this is realised without compromising the compact size and mobility of the α system.

 

 

High-performance electronic viewfinder

The 9.44 million-dot (approx.) OLED viewfinder in the α1 offers the highest resolution in the industry at this time23. It features 0.90x magnification24 with a 41° FOV for a clear, wide view, and an updated structure that results in a 25mm high eyepoint. A 240fps refresh rate with UXGA FOV is another world first23 for a clear view of fast action.

 

Panning shots with electronic shutter25
 
Using electronic shutter at low shutter speeds can reduce display response, making it difficult to follow fast subjects. Turn [Low Frame Rate Limit] ON to improve display response and allow panning shots.
Seamlessly switch full-frame and APS-C formats

M and S size images26 have the same number of pixels and AF area in the full-frame and APS-C modes, so you can switch seamlessly between full-frame [M:21MP] and APS-C [M:21MP] while shooting the same scene.
[1] Full Frame  [2] APS-C

 

 

Separate settings for stills and movies

A subset of the settings now change according to the selected mode. This is ideal when you want to use different aperture, shutter speed, and other settings for shooting stills and movies27.

New menu structure

Another feature requested by professional photographers and videographers: a revised menu structure for easier navigation, and touch-responsive menu operation for more intuitive control.

Customisable functions

164 Functions are assignable to 17 custom keys as well as the front and rear dials. Independent function sets can be assigned for stills, movies, and playback.

Touch menu control

Touch-responsive main and function menus with menu tabs on the left of the display and related parameter groups and parameters on the right make for easy navigation and tracking control.

High-reliability mechanical shutter

Shutter vibration is minimised while allowing continuous bursts at up to 10 fps. The new shutter unit with advanced motor, brake, and dampers is good for more than 500,000 cycles28.

Two CFexpress Type A compatible media slots

Dual media slots support UHS-I and UHS-II SDXC/SDHC cards as well as new CFexpress Type A cards for higher overall capacity and faster read/write speeds.

High-capacity Z-series Battery for extended recording

Shoot up to 530 stills per charge. Components and circuitry have also been designed to optimize power use. Get more capacity with two Z batteries in the VG-C4EM grip.

Improved dust and moisture resistant design29
 
Sealing is provided at all body seams and the battery cover. The media slots have a double sliding cover and lock that keep water out. A lens lock button and mount cushion help too.
 

Durable magnesium alloy chassis

A light, rigid magnesium alloy enhances the durability of the top, front, and rear covers as well as the internal frame. 6 lens mount attachment screws add even more strength and rigidity.

 

 

Industry’s fastestbuilt-in Wi-Fi supports 2x2 MIMO

Built-in wireless LAN allows communication on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz31 bands, the latter with 2x2 MIMO support (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac). Dual antennas ensure reliable communication.

SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2) Type-C® connector

A USB Type-C® connector that supports fast USB 3.2 SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps data transfer makes fast PC Remote (tethered) data transfer available for smooth handling of large files.

1000BASE-T Ethernet for fast communication

A built-in connector for wired 1000BASE-T connection enables fast, stable data transfers at gigabit speeds. FTPS is supported, allowing SSL or TLS encryption for greater security.

Versatile FTP connectivity

FTP still and movie uploads as well as remote camera control can be accomplished via wireless LAN, fast wired LAN, or a USB-tethered smartphone. File types for transfer can be specified.

FTP transfer of still and movie files

Stills and movies can be transferred to a remote FTP server via wireless LAN, high-speed wired LAN, or a wired smartphone connection. Wireless data throughput is about 3.5x faster than the α9 II.

Versatile remote (tethered) shooting functions

The Imaging Edge Desktop “Remote” application32 can be used for PC Remote (tethered) shooting via a wireless LAN or wired USB connection. Remote control from a mobile device is also possible.

Lossless compressed RAW

The α1 includes efficient lossless compression in addition to compressed and uncompressed RAW.

New “Light” JPEG size

A new “Light” JPEG size setting results in smaller files than the “Standard” setting, allowing faster deliver for news and sports photographers who depend on speed.

10-bit HEIF for smoother gradations

HEIF format can deliver smooth 10-bit gradations for more realistic reproduction of skies and portrait subjects. Advanced compression reduces file size for improved workflow efficiency.

What's in the box?

  • 1 x Sony α1 Camera Body
  • 1 x Battery Charger
  • 1 x Rechargeable Battery (NP-FZ100)
  • 1 x Power Cord
  • 1 x USB Type-C Cable
  • 1 x Shoulder Strap
  • 1 x Cable Protector
  • Lens
  • LENS MOUNT
    E-mount

  • Image Sensor
  • ASPECT RATIO
    3:2

    NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)
    Approx. 50.1 megapixels

    NUMBER OF PIXELS (TOTAL)
    Approx. 50.5 megapixels

    SENSOR TYPE
    35mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor

    ANTI-DUST SYSTEM
    Yes (Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism)
  • Recording
  • RECORDING FORMAT
    JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)

    IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [3:2]
    35mm full frame L: 8640 x 5760 (49.7M), M: 5616 x 3744 (21M), S: 4320 x 2880 (12.4M), APS-C M: 5616 x 3744 (21M), S: 4320 x 2880 (12.4M)

    IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [4:3]
    35mm full frame L: 7680 x 5760 (44.2M), M: 4992 x 3744 (18.6M), S: 3840 x 2880 (11M), APS-C M: 4992 x 3744 (18.6M), S: 3840 x 2880 (11M)
    IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [16:9]

    35mm full frame L: 8760 x 4864 (42M), M: 5616 x 3160 (17.7M), S: 4320 x 2432 (10.5M), APS-C M: 5616 x 3160 (17.7M), S: 4320 x 2432 (10.5M)

    IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [1:1]
    35mm full frame L: 5760 x 5760 (33M), M: 3744 x 3744 (14M), S: 2880 x 2880 (8.2M), APS-C M: 3744 x 3744 (14M), S: 2880 x 2880 (8.2M)
    IMAGE QUALITY MODES

    RAW (Compressed / Lossless Compressed / Uncompressed), JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard / Light), HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (Extra fine / Fine / Standard / Light)

    PICTURE EFFECT
    -

    CREATIVE STYLE
    -

    PICTURE PROFILE
    Yes (Off / PP1-PP11) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, 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

    CREATIVE LOOK
    ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)

    DYNAMIC RANGE FUNCTIONS
    Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer

    COLOUR SPACE
    sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB standard and Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard (BT.2020 gamut)².

    14BIT RAW
    Yes
  • Recording Movie
  • RECORDING FORMAT
    XAVC S, XAVC HS

    VIDEO COMPRESSION
    XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265

    AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT
    LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit) , LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

    COLOUR SPACE
    Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard compatible (BT.2020 gamut)

    PICTURE EFFECT
    -

    CREATIVE STYLE
    -

    PICTURE PROFILE
    Yes (Off / PP1-PP11) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, 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

    CREATIVE LOOK
    ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
    MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 8K)
    7680 x 4320 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 30p(400Mbps / 200 Mbps), 24p(400Mbps / 200 Mbps), 7680 x 4320 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 25p(400Mbps / 200 Mbps)

    MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 4K)
    3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (200Mbps), 60p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200Mbps), 50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (280Mbps), 60p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (280Mbps), 50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps)

    MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K)
    3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (200Mbps), 60p (150Mbps), 30p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200Mbps), 50p (150Mbps), 25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (280Mbps), 60p (200Mbps), 30p (140Mbps), 24p (100Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (280Mbps), 50p (200Mbps), 25p (140Mbps)

    MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD)
    1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 60p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 30p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 24p (50Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (50Mbps), 25p (50Mbps)

    MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I 4K)
    3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600Mbps), 30p (300Mbps), 24p (240Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (500Mbps), 25p (250Mbps)

    MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I HD)
    1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222Mbps), 30p (111Mbps), 24p (89Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185Mbps), 25p (93Mbps)

    SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE) 
    NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps, 240fps, PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps, 200fps

    MOVIE FUNCTIONS
    Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720 (6Mbps), 1920 x 1080(9Mbps), 1920 x 1080(16Mbps)), TC/UB, Auto Slow Shutter, Gamma Disp. Assist, RAW Output(HDMI)
  • Recording System
  • LOCATION INFORMATION LINK FROM SMARTPHONE
    Yes

    MEDIA
    SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), CFexpress Type A memory card

    MEMORY CARD SLOT
    SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card

    RECORDING MODE ON 2 MEMORY CARDS
    Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
  • Noise Reduction
  • NOISE REDUCTION
    Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.,High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off

  • White Balance Editors
  • WHITE BALANCE MODES
    Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom

    SHUTTER AWB LOCK 
    Yes (Shut. Halfway Down / Cont. Shooting / Off)
  • Focus
  • FOCUS TYPE
    Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)

    FOCUS SENSOR
    Exmor RS CMOS sensor

    FOCUS POINT
    35mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 759 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 575 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)

    FOCUS SENSITIVITY RANGE
    EV-4 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

    FOCUS MODE
    AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus

    FOCUS AREA
    Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking
    EYE AF
    Still images: Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal (Right/Left Eye Select) / Bird, Movie: Human (Right/Left Eye Select)

    OTHER FEATURES
    Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point

    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 lens attached)

    FOCUS TYPE WITH LA-EA3 (SOLD SEPARATELY)
    Phase-detection
  • Exposure
  • METERING TYPE
    1200-zone evaluative metering

    METERING SENSOR
    Exmor RS 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. (Ambient light, Flash light)
    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) / Flexible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)

    ISO SENSITIVITY (RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE INDEX)
    Still images: ISO 100-32000 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

    ANTI-FLICKER SHOOT.
    Yes

    SCENE SELECTION
    -
  • Viewfinder
  • VIEWFINDER TYPE
    1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (color)

    NUMBER OF DOTS
    9 437 184 dots

    FIELD COVERAGE
    100%

    MAGNIFICATION
    Approx. 0.90 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-₁)

    DIOPTRE ADJUSTMENT
    -4.0 to +3.0m-₁

    EYE POINT
    Approx. 25mm from the eyepiece lens, 21mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-₁ (CIPA standard)

    DISPLAY FUNCTION
    Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emph disp dur REC

    FINDER FRAME RATE SELECTION
    STD 60fps / HI 120fps / HI+ 240fps
  • LCD Screen
  • MONITOR TYPE
    7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT

    NUMBER OF DOTS
    1,440,000 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

    FOCUS MAGNIFIER
    Yes, Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 4.2x / 8.5x, APS-C: 2.7x / 5.5x)
  • Other Features
  • PLAYMEMORIES CAMERA APPS™
    -

    CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM
    Still images:Approx. 2x,Movies:Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

    DIGITAL ZOOM
    Smart zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: M:Approx. 1.5x, S:Approx. 2x, APS-C: S:Approx. 2x, Digital zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: L:Approx. 4x, M:Approx.6.1x, S:Approx. 8x,APS-C: M:approx. 4x, S: approx. 5.2x, Digital zoom (Movie):35mm full frame: Approx. 4x, APS-C: Approx. 4x
    FACE DETECTION
    Face/Eye Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority

    SELF-PORTRAIT SELF-TIMER
    -

    OTHERS
    Interval Recording, ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Copyright Info, Set File Name, Save/Import Settings, Help guide, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
  • Shutter
  • TYPE
    Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

    SHUTTER TYPE
    Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter

    SHUTTER SPEED
    Still images, Single shot Mechanical Shutter:1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb; AUTO: 1/32000 to 30 sec, Bulb; Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 30 sec; Still images, Continous shooting Mechanical; Shutter:1/8000 to 30 sec; AUTO: 1/32000 to 1/2 sec; Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 1/2 sec; 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
    (Mechanical shutter), (Flash Sync. Priority) is (ON) or (AUTO):1/400 sec (35mm full frame), 1/500 sec (APS-C), (Flash Sync. Priority) is (OFF):1/320 sec (35mm full frame), 1/400 sec (APS-C), (Electrical shutter), 1/200 sec (35mm full frame), 1/250 sec (APS-C)

    ELECTRONIC FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER
    Yes

    SILENT SHOOTING
    Yes (ON/OFF)
  • Image Stabilization
  • TYPE
    Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
    COMPENSATION EFFECT
    5.5 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
  • TYPE
    -

    GUIDE NO.
    -

    FLASH COVERAGE
    -

    CONTROL
    Pre-flash TTL

    FLASH COMPENSATION
    +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

    FLASH MODES
    Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync.

    RECYCLING TIME
    -

    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.)
    AUTO/Electronic Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi+: 30 fps, Hi: 20 fps, Mid: 15fps, Lo: 5 fps,Mechanical Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6fps, Lo: 3 fps

    NO. OF RECORDABLE FRAMES (APPROX.)
    JPEG Extra fine L: 182 frames, JPEG Fine L: 400 frames, JPEG Standard L: 400 frames, RAW: 238 frames, RAW & JPG: 192 frames, RAW (Lossless Compression): 96 frames, RAW (Lossless Compression) & JPG: 83 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 82 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 78 frames
    SELF-TIMER
    10 sec. delay / 5 sec. delay / 2 sec. delay / Continuous self-time / Bracketing self-timer

    PIXEL SHIFT MULTI SHOOTING
    Yes (4 shots / 16 shots)
  • Playback
  • PHOTO CAPTURE
    Yes

    MODES
    Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning),Index view,Enlarged display mode (L: 21.6x, M: 14.0x, S: 10.8x),Auto Review,Image orientation,Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie),Protect,Rating,Display as Group
  • Interface
  • PC INTERFACE
    Mass-storage / MTP

    MULTI / MICRO USB TERMINAL
    Yes (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)

    BLUETOOTH
    Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band))

    WIRELESS LAN (BUILT-IN)
    Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz band/5GHz band))
    MULTI INTERFACE SHOE
    Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)

    MIC TERMINAL
    Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
    SYNC TERMINAL
    Yes

    HEADPHONE TERMINAL
    Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

    VERTICAL GRIP CONNECTOR
    Yes

    LAN TERMINAL
    Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)

    FUNCTIONS
    FTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN, USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)., View on Smartphone,Remote control via Smartphone, NFC One-touch remote,PC Remote, BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD
  • Audio
  • MICROPHONE
    Built-in, stereo

    SPEAKER
    Built-in, monaural
  • Print
  • COMPATIBLE STANDARDS
    Exif Print, Print Image Matching III

  • Custom Functions
  • Custom key settings,Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets),My Dial Settings,My Menu,Reg Cust Shoot Set
  • Lens Compensation
  • Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

  • Power
  • SUPPLIED BATTERY
    One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100

    BATTERY LIFE (STILL IMAGES)
    Approx. 430 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

    BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, ACTUAL RECORDING)
    Approx. 90 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min. (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

    BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, CONTINUOUS RECORDING)
    Approx. 145 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min. (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
    INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE
    Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

    POWER CONSUMPTION WITH VIEWFINDER
    Still images: approx. 4.6W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 6.8W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

    POWER CONSUMPTION WITH LCD SCREEN
    Still images: approx. 3.7W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 6.6W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

    USB POWER SUPPLY
    Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
  • Others
  • OPERATING TEMPERATURE
    32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C

  • Size Weight
  • WEIGHT (WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED)
    Approx. 737 g, approx. 1 lb 10.0 oz

    DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
    Approx. 128.9mm x 96.9mm x 80.8mm, Approx. 128.9mm x 96.9mm x 69.7mm (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR), Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 inches, Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR)
  • Footnotes
  • 1 Prices indicated refer to Suggested Retail Price which includes GST and may change from time to time without prior notice and/or may vary for the same product with different colours.

    2 “Hi+” continuous shooting mode, shutter speeds of 1/125 sec. or higher. At shutter speeds of 1/250 sec. or higher in AF-C mode the maximum continuous frame rate will depend on the shooting mode and lens used.

    3 Shutter speeds below ½ sec. are not available for continuous shooting. May depend on the lens used and shooting situation.

    Shutter speeds below ½ sec. are not available for continuous shooting. May depend on the lens used and shooting situation. Shutter type: Electronic Shutter. Silent mode: On.

    5 A small amount of distortion may be visible in some situations.

    6 As of the January 2021 product release, Sony survey of interchangeable-lens digital cameras.

    7 Compared to the previous BIONZ X™ image processing engine.

    8 Up to 1/200 sec.

    9 Sony measurement.

    10 Standard ISO100~32000 for stills and movies, expandable to ISO50~120400 for stills.

    11 The Imaging Edge (Remote/Viewer/Edit) desktop application is required for compositing. Image compositing may not be successful if camera or subject movement causes blur. The use of a tripod is recommended, as is the use of PC tethered control or a remote commander (when PC tethered control is not being used) where possible. Uncompressed RAW and silent mode are automatically selected for Pixel Shift Multi shooting. Some restrictions apply to flash and other devices. Refer to the Sony support site for details. http://www.sony.net/psms/

    12CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens. Long exposure NR off.

    13 Stills only.

    14Focus may not be accurately acquired in some situations.

    15“Tracking” in the menu.

    16For still images. The number of points varies according to the shooting mode.

    17 Approx. 10% crop.

    18 18 Post-production editing and S&Q mode recording required.

    19 8K movies are recorded as 10-bit 4:2:0.

    20 Sony tests. [Auto Power OFF Temp] set to [High].

    21 Slight image crop in Active Mode. “Standard” setting recommended for focal lengths of 200mm or longer.

    22 Active Mode is not available when recording at frame rates of 120 (100) fps or higher. Active Mode is also not available for 8K recording.

    23 As of the January 2021 product announcement. Sony survey of full-frame mirrorless cameras.

    24 50mm lens, infinity, -1m⁻¹ dioptre.

    25 Effective at shutters speeds lower than 1/60 sec. Stills only. S and M modes only.

    26 JPEG and HEIF only.

    27 Appropriate menu settings must be made in advance.

    28 Sony internal tests with electronic front curtain shutter.

    29 Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.

    30 Only USB Type-C® connection supported for charging and power delivery. Battery must be installed for power delivery. Battery drain may occur depending on the adapter used and operating conditions.

    31 5 GHz communication may be restricted in some countries and regions.

    32 Version 3.1 or later.

    33 Does not support full functional compatibility with some camera models. See the Sony support site for details: https://www.sony.net/disoft/help

    34 Approximate effective pixels.

    35 Sony tests, compared to the BIONZ X engine.

    36 “Hi+” continuous shooting mode. At of 1/125 sec. or higher. In AF-C mode the maximum continuous frame rate will depend on the shooting mode and lens used.

    37 With 10% image crop.

    38 This product is also known as ILCE-1/BQ AP2

    39 Actual colour and dimension may differ from the screen image.

    40 Colours & features of the product shown may differ by model and country.

    41 4K: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.

    42 Services availability depends on region. A part or whole of software/services installed into or accessible through the product may be changed, discontinued, removed, suspended, or terminated without notice.

    43 Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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