- Full-frame Exmor R CMOS 33MP (effective megapixels. Approx. 27.6MP for video) sensor and BIONZ XR image processor engine
- 15+ stops dynamic range in Log mode with Dual base ISO (800/4000)
- Comes with XLR handle so the camera can record high-quality audio via two XLR connectors and a digital audio interface, without needing extra batteries or cables. Microphones equipped with XLR connectors are also available separately. Apply four-channel audio, 24-bit recording, and other settings easily
- Flexible Log shooting modes — Flexible ISO, Cine EI, and Cine EI Quick
- Angle-adjustable EVF
- "BIG6" interface
- AI-based Real-time Recognition AF for various objects (available subject settings are: AUTO, Human, Animal/Bird, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car/Train, and Airplane. Subject types other than the type specified may be erroneously recognized in some cases. The camera will attempt to automatically determine the subject type)
- Compact body for handheld shooting; Cage free design
- Log shooting mode for stills shares the same video post-production workflow
- Active Mode/Dynamic active Mode image stabilization (angle of view is reduced in Active Mode. In Dynamic active Mode, angle of view is reduced more than in Active Mode and Clear Image Zoom is not available)
- Up to 16 LUT files (17 and 33 point CUBE (.cube) files supported) can be imported by memory card or Creator's Cloud
- Uninterrupted1 movie recording capability up to 4K 60p (59.94p)
- 12 Creative Look profiles for in-camera visual moods
- Anamorphic de-squeeze display for easy anamorphic monitoring
- FPS menu for frame-rate control: 2.5x slow motion ([Variable] must be selected when recording at 60 fps 23.98p. Audio is not recorded) at 4K / 5x slow motion in Full HD (because the recording bit rate increases when FPS is set to [Variable], a high-speed memory card may be required)
- Sony offers more than 70 E-mount lenses to support all shooting styles
- AF Assist (not available with the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS, E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II, E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE E-mount lenses or any A-mount lens) empowers manual focus with AF transition speed and sensitivity settings
- Auto framing and crops and tracks subject to keep in prominent position
- A switch for MOVIE or STILL mode saves and recalls settings for each
- Cooling managed via internal fan, thermal components, and a design that facilitates air intake
- Stream up to 4K 59.94p (the output image will be in the APS-C size /Super 35mm equivalent angle of view) video via LAN (a commercially available USB-LAN adaptor is required)
- Two SD card slots with one supporting CFexpress Type A (CFexpress 4 standard not supported. CFexpress 4 memory cards will function according to CFexpress 2 standard. CFexpress Type B cards not supported) cards
- 4:2:2 10-bit or 16-bit RAW output to external recorder
- Dust and moisture resistant design (not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof. The XLR Handle Unit XLR-H1 is not designed to be dust and moisture resistant)
1 Sony internal tests. USB power supply, XAVC S-I (All-I), 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2, 25 deg C (ambient, camera when recording started), Auto power off temperature: High, Cooling fan: Auto. The duration will vary depending on the shooting conditions. The maximum continuous recording time for a single movie shooting session is approximately 13 hours (a product specification limit).
