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Mirror Technology

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a55
16.2-megapixel* Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
Up to 10 fps high-speed continuous shooting
Quick AF Full HD movies

a33
14.2-megapixei* Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
Up to 7 fps high-speed continuous shooting
Quick AF Full HD movies
* Effective pixels (approx.)

A quantum leap forward in

speed and precision
Introducing the Sony OC55 and (X33 — two revolutionary new ultra-compact interchangeable-lens
digital cameras that are reshaping the imaging landscape of the future. Featuring a game-
changing advance called Translucent Mirror Technology, they offer the lightning-quick speed and
precision you need to 'focus between the moments'. And they do it on a full-time basis, whether
you're shooting high-resolution still photos or Full HD movies.The Sony OC55 and (X33. Now, at last,
the ultimate in interchangeable lens digital camera speed and performance can be yours.
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10 fps high-speed continuous shooting
With Translucent Mirror Technology you get Continuous Priority AE shooting at up to 10 tps,
plus high-speed continuous AF that keeps your subject in precise focus in every frame,

Ultra high-speed continuous shooting

with continuous high-precision AF

With the mode dial set to Continuous Priority AE mode*, the «55
and a33 offer maximum continuous shooting speeds of 10 fps
and 7 fps, respectively. What's more, they can achieve these
biazingiy fast speeds while continuously keeping your subject
in focus — a feature previously offered only on big, expensive By eliminating the need to raise and
professional SLR cameras, it's this ability to 'focus between the lower the mirror with each shot.
Translucent Mirror Technology
moments' that enables you to capture sports action and fleeting enables continuous focusing at
facial expressions that you never could before. ultra-fast shooting speeds.
* Aperture is fixed at F3.5 or the maximum aperture of the lens in use, whichever is
smaller.

Newly-developed 15-point AF system with

3 cross sensors for pinpoint focusing precision

Unlike digital SLRs that require the use of slower contrast-
detection AF or manual focus for live view and movie shooting,
the oc55 and «33 let you enjoy the benefits of high-speed phase-
detection AF all the time, for all types of shooting, via both the
finder and LCD monitor.The cameras' newly developed 15-point
AF system also features 3 vertically aligned cross sensors to boost
focusing speed and precision on both the vertical and horizontal
axes, and improved predictive focusing algorithms that greatly
enhance your ability to track fast-moving subjects. A choice of
Single-shot (AF-S), Continuous (AF-C), and Automatic (AF-A) AF
modes is offered, and in addition to Wide and Spot AF area
settings, there's a Local AF area setting that lets you choose any
of the 15 focus points as a target.

Newly
developed
high-precision
AF sensor lens
With SAL1635Z (Vario-SonnorT* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM) in Continuous Priority AE mode
Quick AF Full HD movie shooting
Translucent Mirror Technology doesn't just enable full-time phase-detection AF for photos
— it gives you the same speed and precision for Full HD movie shooting, too,

Large Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor for Full HD

imaging with beautiful background defocusing

The Exmor APS HD CMOS sensors used in the «55 and a33 offer
outstanding sensitivity for low-light shooting, and their large
surface area enables them to capture background defocusing
effects that conventional camcorders can't. As a result, it's easy to
add a cinematic sense of depth and drama to virtually any
scene.The sensors' large size also contributes to superior light
sensitivity, assuring high image quality even when shooting in low
light.

Full HD
High-speed, high-precision, phase-detection AF Interchangeable lens flexibility for
even during movie shooting unrivalled moviemaking freedom

As the first ultracompact interchangeable-lens digital cameras in
the world* to offer high-speedTTL phase-detection AF during
movie shooting, the «55 and a33 solve the moviemaker's per-
ennial problem of maintaining accurate focus on moving sub-
jects. It's a revolutionary advance that makes it much easier to
get professional-looking results. And although aperture and ISO
control are automatic, you can lock the exposure with the AEL
button, and even apply exposure compensation while shooting.
And when the AF area is set to Local, you can even switch the
focus point from one part of the scene to another while shooting.
* Among consumer-oriented Jnterchangeabie-iens cameras as of July 15, 2010
(Source: in-house market research)
Aspiring moviemakers can take advantage of the full range
of a. system A-mount lenses — including fisheye, super wide-
angle, telephoto, macro, and other fixed focal length and
zoom lenses. And because you can enjoy the benefits of
high-speed, high-precision, phase-detection AF with virtually
all of them, * you can exercise your cinematic creativity
without worrying about difficult focusing problems.
* Except the manual-only SAL135F28

SAL30M28
DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM

Stress-free movie mode shooting

A dedicated MOVIE button enables you to

start and stop movie recording with a single
touch, eliminating the need to access any
settings menus.
• Movie mode AE
Exposure control during movie shooting is automatic in
AVCHD or MP4 format support for all AF modes (AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C), with the aperture

maximum post-processing flexibility AVCHD fixed at F3.5 or the maximum aperture of the lens in use,
whichever is smaller.

Both cameras support the AVCHD format that is rapidly becoming

the de facto standard for Full HD home movie recording, as well
as the MP4 format that makes it easy to post video clips on blogs
and video-sharing websites.The choice is yours.

Manual aperture control for

enhanced moviemaking creativity

When focusing manually, you can also control the aperture

to enable a wide range of creative expression.You can take
full advantage of the brightness of large-aperture lenses when
shooting movies at night, for example, or reduce the aperture
to expand depth of field and reduce the need for frequent
refocusing when your subject moves.
* Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are set automatically
 Sony image quality
Exclusive technologies for
maximum quality with minimum fuss

With SAL1855 (DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM), Hand-held Twilight mode

Image quality so good, you know

it has to be from Sony
The «55 and a33 feature large, 16.2-
megapixel and 14,2~megapixe! Exmor
APS HD CMOS sensors, respectively, for
beautiful image quality and background
defocusing during both still-photo and
movie shooting. Original Sony on-chip
column AD conversion technology assures
ultra-quick response and data readout,
and both models incorporate the sophisti-
cated dual noise reduction featured on
our top-of-the-linea900. Rich tonal gradation
and highlight/shadow detail are assured
by a newly optimized BIONZ image
processing engine with powerful new
algorithms to support high-speed continuous
shooting, advanced digital compositing,
and Full HD movie recording.

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ISO! 2800 sensitivity for amazing
low-light shooting capability
Both cameras offer the expanded low-
light shooting freedom of user-selectable
ISO settings that extend from ISO! 00 ail
the way up to ISO12800, and an AUTO
ISO range of ISO100 - ISO! 600 that even
makes it possible to take hand-held shots
by candlelight.
)3200
SO 6400
O12800
Multi Frame NR for beautiful, ultra
low-noise imaging
Multi Frame NR is an advanced ISO
sensitivity setting that automatically takes
six frames at high speed, and then uses
sophisticated motion-detection algo-
rithms and digital compositing technol-
ogies to precisely align and combine
them into a single low-noise image. It can
be used at any ISO setting in all PASM
modes, enabling you to improve image
quality in both bright and dim light. At
the highest setting, it uses ISO expansion
to achieve class-leading, ultra-high
sensitivity equivalent to ISO25600.
Hand-held Twilight mode for flash-free
imaging in low light
Hand-held Twilight mode is a Scene
Selection mode that helps suppress
blurring and noise in low light. Like Multi
Frame NR, it takes six frames and then
uses proprietary Sony digital compositing
technologies to align and combine them
with extremely high precision and speed.
The breathtaking realism of
high dynamic range imaging
The a55 and a33's Auto HDR function
boasts a maximum range of 6EV that
replicates the wide tonal range of human
vision. It works by taking three shots in
rapid succession, and then combining
them into a single image that reveals
much greater shadow and highlight detail
than a normal exposure. And because
Auto HDR uses advanced algorithms to
detect and correct any misalignment
between the three exposures, it's even
possible to capture these remarkable
images without using a tripod.
* Auto HDR available in P/A/S/M modes, and may be
automatically activated in AUTO+ mode.
Final image with optimum shadow/highlight detail
D-Range Optimizer for natural
imaging in virtually any light
Ideal for portraits and active subjects, the
D-Range Optimizer uses proprietary Sony
technology to capture a natural level of
highlight and shadow detail in high-
contrast shooting situations. And thanks
to high-speed BIONZ processing, it can
even be used for continuous shooting.
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 Unlimited
shooting pleasure Explore beautiful imaging
in a new dimension

With SAL1855 (DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM), 1 /250 sec., Fl 1, ISO 100, Daylight white balance

Sweep Panorama to capture the world with a single motion

Sweep Panorama mode is a fun feature
that makes it easy to create spectacular
panorama photos of landscapes and
other subjects that are too big to fit in
a single frame. In the past, multi-frame
panorama photos like this required
complicated post-processing with
dedicated software. But thanks to the
high performance and speed of the «55
and a33!s Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
and BIONZ image processor, all neces-
sary processing can be performed right in
the camera.

The a55 and a33 feature designed-in

support for Sony's 3D world, enabling you
to enjoy 3D Sweep Panorama photos on
3D BRAVIATVs and a rapidly expanding
Panorama array of other SD-compatible Sony products.

Simulated image

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AUTO+ shooting that makes advanced features easy
With the a.55 and «33's all-new AUTO+
(AUTO Advanced) mode, it's easy to take
advantage of the leading-edge Sony
digital technologies that these cameras
offer —- even if you've never used an
interchangeable lens camera before.
Because in AUTO+ mode, the camera not
only selects optimum aperture, shutter
speed, ISO sensitivity, white balance, and
other shooting parameters for you, it also
analyzes the scene and automatically
activates high-speed Continuous Priority AE
for fast-moving subjects and macro shots,
Auto HDR for high-contrast subjects, and
other advanced features needed to
produce an optimum shot. What's more,
settings and features activated by AUTO+
are displayed on screen to help you im-
prove your photographic skills by under-
standing which modes and features
are best suited to each kind of scene.
Creative Style settings for personal
artistic expression
Whether you're shooting still photos or
movies, Creative Style settings offer an
easy way to adjust image parameters to
suit the scene and your own creative
objectives. Six modes are available
for optimized image processing and
adjustment: Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Sunset, and B/W. In addition,
contrast, saturation*, and sharpness can
be fine-tuned to suit your preference.
* Not available when B/W mode is selected.
B&W
Scene Selection modes take the
guesswork out of shooting
With Scene Selection modes, you just
choose the type of scene to shoot, and
the camera automatically optimizes
aperture, shutter speed, and white
balance to suit your selection.
8 modes selectable for optimum results
(% i Portrait ^- ! Sunset
Sports action i Night view
i Macro Hand-held Twilight
j Landscape Night portrait
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 Other features
Quality and convenience
in every detail
Built-in GPS to help you
map your creative journey
The a55 is the first a series camera to
feature a built-in GPS (Global Positioning
System) that can tag images with the
geographical coordinates of the location
where they were taken. It can also be
used to accurately record the time at
which an image was taken, and GPS
Bundled software for photo editing
and file management
A full set of user-friendly software tools is
included with every oc55 and a33 to help
you get the most out of your camera.
From the easy-to-use PMB with movie
editing, face search, and geotagging
Burning & I Date record
PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
The perfect tooi for day-to-day image downloading
viewing, and editing tasks.
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laps and satellite images
powered by Google Maps™
Googie is a registered trademark of
Google inc.
Assist data can be pre-entered to speed
geotagging. When viewed on a
computer using the bundled PMB (Picture
Motion Browser) software, or on a Sony
BRAVIATV equipped with the Photo Map
function*,geotagged images can be
displayed on a map.
* USB cable connection required.
support, to the powerful Image Data
Converter SR and Image Data Lightbox
SR, you'll find everything you need to
maximize your photographic enjoyment.
;
Image Data Converter SR
A powerful program for fast RAW file conversion, image
adjustment, and library management.
mmmm
image Data Lightbox SR
A versatile program for finding and comparing photos,
and organizing large image libraries.
High-precision AE
(1200-zone evaluative metering)
Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
measures light and color using output
taken directly from the image sensor, and
can automatically recognize a wide range
of subjects and shooting situations. Menu
settings allow you to choose between
Multi segment, Center weighted, and Spot
metering modes, and AF/AE lock can be
effected by pressing the shutter button
halfway. In addition, the AEL button and
exposure compensation can be used for
both photo and movie shooting.
Multi segment
metering
White balance control for optimum
color in any light
Auto white balance mode analyzes each
scene and automatically adjusts settings
to achieve optimum color balance — in
most situations, it!s all you'll ever need. But
if you want to get creative, there are also
a full range of preset white balance
modes for different types of light source,
and user-settable color temperature and
custom modes.
Sunset scene with
color temperature
adjustment
Depth-of-fieid preview with
the finder or LCD monitor
A convenient Preview button on the front
of the camera lets you confirm depth of
field in either theTru-Finder or LCD monitor.
Whichever you use, it's easier to see your
subject because brightness is automa-
tically boosted when you're shooting at
smaller apertures. Background defocusing
can be adjusted by rotating the control
dial while the Preview button is pressed.
A choice of drive modes for
greater shooting versatility
Drive modes include single-shot advance,
continuous advance (Hi/Lo), self-timer
(2-sec./10 sec.), exposure bracketing,
white balance bracketing, and a remote
mode for use with the optional Remote
Commander RMT-DSLR1,
Face detection for optimum focus,
color, and quality
Thanks to advanced Sony face-detection
technology, these cameras can instantly
focus on faces, and apply optimum
exposure, white balance, flash, D-Range
Optimizer, and other settings to ensure
that people in the frame are beautifully
captured.There's also a Smile Shutter
function that automatically releases the
shutter when your subjects smile.Three
sensitivity levels are offered, and a smile
level indicator is displayed when the
mode is active.
Face detection
Built-in SteadyShot™ INSIDE
image stabilization
Effective enough to enable sharp imaging
at shutter speeds approximately 2.5 to 4
steps slower than would otherwise be
possible, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabili-
zation increases macro and indoor wide-
angle photo opportunities by making it
easier to shoot without using a tripod or
flash.
* Effectiveness of image stabilization varies according to
shooting conditions.
With image stabilization Without image stabilization
A user-friendly interface for easy
on-the-fly control
A user-friendly screen interface enables
easy access to functions and settings
while shooting. A quick press of the
Function button displays icons at the
sides of the screen that can be selected
using the control dial and/or controller
keys. Help Guide information and shoot-
ing tips can also be displayed, and
there's an exclusive Graphic Display to
help you understand how various settings
affect background defocusing.
Graphic Display
on the
grid lines
Help Guide
Dust protection to help keep
your photos blemish-free
To help protect the image sensor from
dust contamination when changing
lenses, the built-in anti-dust system vi-
brates the optical low-pass filter in front
of the image sensor each time power is
switched off.As a result, you can enjoy
more carefree shooting, and get beau-
tiful, blemish-free images with ease.
Low-pass filter with
anti-static coating
image sensor
Dust particles dislodged
by vibration
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 interchanged ienses

of creative expression
With SAL85F28
(85mm F2.8 SAM)
1 /400 sec.
F3.2
ISO 100
Auto white balance

With SAL24F20Z
(DistagonT*
24mm F2 ZA SSM)
1/125 sec.
F8
ISO 200
Daylight white balance

With SAL30M28
(DT 30mm F2.8
Macro SAM)
1 /80 sec.
- /
ISO 800
Auto white balance

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 NEW SAL24F20Z i NEW ; SAL85F28 SAL18250
Distagon T' 24mm F2 ZA SSM \_ / 85mm F2 8 SAM DT18-250mm F3.5-6.3

A bright, wide-angle iens with Car! Zeiss A compact and lightweight (175g) iens Ideal for a wide range of subjects, this A high-power zoom for cameras
Distagon optics, a 9-blade circular aper- with full-size sensor compatibility, sharp, bright, versatile lens offers a 50mm- equiv- with APS-C type sensors. Light and
ture, smooth background defocusing, high-contrast imaging, smooth back- alent focal length when mounted on compact, with 2 aspherical and 2 ED
and SSM AF drive. ground defocusing, and SAM AF drive. cameras with APS-C type sensors. glass elements.

Zoom lenses
Light, compact OC zoom lenses range
from super wide-angle to telephoto,
SALT 6105 SAL] 8200 SA12875
giving you outstanding flexibility in how DT 16-105mm DT 18-200mm 28-75mm
you frame and compose your shots. F3.5-5.6 F3.5-6.3 F2.8 SAM
j APS-C j

SAL55200-2 SAL75300
DT 55-200mm 75-300mm Designed specifically for use with cameras
F4-5.6 SAM F4.5-5.6 that have an APS-C type image sensor

Fixed focaf length tenses

The precision-crafted (X system fixed focal
length lineup includes everything from
SAL16F28 SAL30M28 ["APS-C
fisheye lenses to portrait, macro, and 16mm F2.8 DT 30mm
telephoto lenses. Fisheye F2.8 Macro SAM

SAL50F18 SAL135F28
DT 50mm 135mm
APS C
F1.8SAM - F2.8 [T4.5] STF

G Lenses™
G Lenses define the highest
standards of optical excellence, and
SAL35F14G SAL70300G SAL70400G
make generous use of high-performance 35mm 70-300mm 70-400mm
aspherical and ED glass elements. F1.4G F4.5-5.6 G SSM F4-5.6 G SSM

Carl Zeiss® lenses

Developed jointly by Sony and the
renowned optical manufacturer Carl
SAL85F14Z SAL135F18Z SAL1635Z SAL2470Z SAL1680Z
Zeiss, these superb lenses reveal their PlanarT* SonnarT* Vario-SonnarT* Vario-SonnarT* Vario-SonnarT*
thoroughbred pedigree in every image 85mm Fl .4 ZA 135mm F1.8ZA 16-35mm 24-70mm DT16-80mm
F2.8ZASSM F2.8ZASSM F3.5-4.5ZA

Teieconverter lenses
1,4x and 2x teleconverters take significant
telephoto power into the field without
SAL14TC SAL20TC
adding a lot of weight or bulk to your kit. 1.4x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverfer

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Accessories
Because the best
deserves the best

Stereo Microphone
NEW ECM-ALST1
A high-performance stereo microphone that captures
sound with amazing clarity. Mounts easily on the
camera's Auto-lock accessory shoe and offers
user-seiectable 90V120° directional coverage.
Comes with a windscreen.

i Shotgun Microphone
NEW
! ECM-CG50
A high-quality super cardioid shotgun microphone with
tightly focused directivity for pro-quality movie sound
recording. Comes with a windscreen and two types of
shoe adapter.

Flash
HVL-F42AM
GN42 power (105mm ISO10Q*m) with a variable-angle
head, auto zoom, wireless support, fast recharge, auto
white balance, ADI metering, high-speed sync, a wide
diffusion panel, and a Mini Stand for off-camera use.
AC Adaptor
AC-PW20
A convenient AC adaptor that can be connected
directly to the camera to provide uninterrupted power
for extended indoor shooting or viewing. Supports
100-240V,50/60Hz power for gioba! compatibility.

Flash Battery Charger

HVL-F20AM
GN20 power (50mm, ISOlQOm) with auto white
balance, ADi metering, and a bounce switch that lets
you bounce light off the ceiling to assure more even
illumination when shooting indoors.
(|) InfoUTHIUM (
BC-VWl
Included with the camera, the Battery Charger BC-VWl
has a convenient charging light that goes out when the
battery is fully charged. Supports 100-240V, 50/60HZ
power for global compatibility.

Rechargeble Battery Pack HDM1 Cable

NP-FW50 CD <*
Compact, lightweight power for extended shooting, with
fast recharging and precise remain ing-power indicator,
A 2NP-FW50 unit containing two rechargeable FW50
battery packs is also available.
DLC-HEM15/DLC-HEM30
1.5 and 3 meter cables for high-speed transfer of
uncompressed, high-definition digital video and
uncompressed multi-channel digital audio. Supports
both 720p and 1080i HD video standards.
 «55/«33 controls and dials

Self-timer lamp
-• Remote sensor
Control dial
Built-in flash

Remote Commander
RMT-DSLR1
RDM! termina
Wireless remote coniroi of your camera by
activating the shutter release from a distance.
Also useful for controlling your HD slideshows, USB terminal -
Microphone jack
REMOTE termina!

Lens release button

Focus mode switch

Soft Carrying Case
Preview button
LCS-SC20
A light, casually styled bag that boasts plenty of Light sensor
compartments for easy organization, with room for a MENU button
camera and attached zoom kit lens, plus two other
lenses or other accessories. Tru-Finder
Diopter-adjustment dia!
MOVIE button
For shooting: Exposure button
For viewing: Zoom out button /
Image index button
Soft Carrying Case For shooting: AE lock button
LCS-AMA For viewing; Zoom-in button
A compact bag that can hold a camera with attached
Eyepiece sensors
zoom kit lens, as well as spare memory media and other
smail items. Can be carried in the hand, or slung from For shooting: Fn (Function) button
the shoulder or waist. For viewing: Image rotation button
Control button (Enter) / AF button

For shooting: Focus magnifier button

For viewing: Delete button
LCD monitor Playback button

Accessory Kit Control button Access lamp

When the menu is turned on: A / T / < I > button
ACC-FWCA When the menu is turned off:DISP (Display) /
A convenient accessory kit for photographers on the WB(White balance) /Drive)/!SO
go. Includes a rechargeable battery pack, wrapping
cloth, shoulder strap, and lens cap holder. Mode dial
Flash pop-up button
Auio-iock accessory shoe
Microphone
Speaker
Power switch
Accessory Kit Shutter button
ACOAMFW
A value-packed kit that includes a soft carrying D-RANGE (Dynamic Range) button
case, a spare rechargeable battery pack, and

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a MC protecior. FINDER/LCD button

* Microphone

Number of recordable frames for single media (Memory stick PRO Duo)
cx55 (Image size L 16M, aspect raho 3 2} Ot33 (Image size L 14fv
LCD Protect Semi Hard Sheet
NEW
I PCK-LM1AM
A new semi-hard sheet that offers full-time protection for
the Variable Angle Tilt LCD monitor. Slim-line design
assures freedom of tiit-and-swivei monitor movement.
RAW _]
• When aspect ratio is set to [16:9], you can record more images
Recordable time of movies for single media than the numbers shown in the tables. However, if it is set to
(Memory Stick PRO Duo. in hour: min.:sec.,approx.) [RAW], the number is the same as that of the [3:2] aspect ratio.
a55 / «33
LCD Protect Sheet
PCK-LS1EM • Max. continuous recording at room temperature without
SteadyShot INSIDE is 29 minutes (approx.); with SteadyShot INSIDE
A clear anti-reflective sheet that assures high LCD 0:58:10 1:58:50 it is 9 minutes (approx.) on the a55, and 11 minutes (approx.) on
monitor visibility while also protecting the screen from 0:20:40 0:41:40 the a33.
scratches and fingerprints. 506:20110:23:502033:00
221 • Size of single movie file: limited to approx. 26B.

• Availability of accessory items depends on regions.

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Main specifications
a55 «33
Type Interchangeable lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens compatibility SonyA-mount lenses, Operation also confirmed with Minolta and Komca Minolta AF lenses.
Type APS-C type (23.5 xl 5.6 mm), fxmorAPS HD CMOS sensor with RGB primary color filters APS-C type (23.4 xl 5,6mm^&morAPS HD CMOS sensor with RGB primary color filters
Effective no. of pixels Approx. 16.2 megapixels Approx 14.2 megapixels
image sensor
Total no. of pixels Approx. 16.7 megapixels Approx. 14.6 megapixels
Anti-Dust function Charge protection coatinq on low-pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
Recording format JPEG (DCF v.2.0, Exit v.2,3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible, RAW (Sony ARW 2.2 format), RAW & JPEG
Aspect ratio: 3:2 L: 491 2 x 3264 (16 M), M:3568 x 2368 (8.4 M), S:2448 x 1 624 (4 M) L: 4592 x 3056 (14 M), M: 3344 x 2224 (7.4 M), S: 2288 x 1 520 (3,5 M)
Aspect ratio: 16:9 L: 4912 x 2760 (14 M),M: 3568x2000 (7.1 M),S:2448 x 1376 (3.4 M) 1:4592x2576(1 2M), M: 3344 x 1872 (6.3 M),S: 2288 x 1280 (2.9 M)
Image size (pixels) Wide: Horizontal 1 2416 x 1 856 (23M), Vertical 21 60 x 5536 (1 2M)
Sweep Panorama
Recording system Standard: Horizontal 81 92 x 1 856 (1 5M), Vertical 21 60 x 3872 (8 4M)
(still image) 3D Sweep Panorama W i d e : 7 1 5 2 x l 0 8 0 ( 7 . 7 M ) , S t a n d a r d : 4 9 1 2 x l 0 8 0 ( 5 . 3 M ) , 1 6 : 9 ; 1 9 2 0 x l 0 8 0 ( 2 . 1 M)
Image quality modes RAW, RAWS JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Portrait. Landscape, Sunset, B/W (contrast, saturation, sharpness adjustable in +/-3 steps)
Other features
Dynamic Range functions : Off, D-Ranqe Optimizer (Auto, Lv 1 - 5), Auto HDR (Auto Exposure Diff., Adjustable Exposure Diff.:up to 6 EV between 1 - 6 EV in 1 EV steps)
Color space sRGB.AdobeRGB
Recording format AVCHD/MPd selectable
Recording system
108060i-compatible AVCHD: 1920x 1080(59.941 recording, 29. 97 fps image sensor output/ Average bit rate 17Mbps)
(movie) Image size (pixels)
(NTSC)* MP4: 1 440x1 080 (29.97 fps/Average bit rate 1 2 Mbps) , 640 x 480 (29.97 fps/Average b t rate 3 Mbps)
'NTSC/PAL compatibility 108050i-compatible AVCHD: 1 920 x 1 080 (50i recording, 25 fps image sensor output/ Average bit rate 1 7 Mbps
depends on region (PAL)* MP4: 1 440 xl 080 (25 fps/Average bit rate 1 2 Mbps) , 640 x 480 (25 fps/Average bit rate 3 Mbps)
Media Memory Stick PRO Duo /Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo/ SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card
Long exposure NR: On/Off selectable, available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
Noise reduction
High ISO NR:Auto/Weak selectable
White balance White balance modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. temp. / Filter (2500 - 9900K with 1 9-srep Magenta / Green compensation)
Type TTL phase detection system
Sensor CCD line sensors
Focus point 1 5 points (3 points cross type)
Focus system Sensitivity range -1 EV to +18 EV (at ISO 1 00 equivalent)
AF/MF selectable.
Focus modes
AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF
Focus area Wide, Spot, Local (15 local areas selectable)
Other features Predictive control, Focus lock,AF illuminator (built-in flash. Range: approx, 1 - 5m)
Type 1 200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensitivity Range -2 EV to +1 7 EV (at ISO 1 00 equivalent with Fl .4 lens)
Modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Modes AUTO, AUTO Advanced (AUTO+), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D/3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE
Exposure Control Scene Selection Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure Exposure compensation ±2EV(inO,3EVsteps)
Bracketing 3 continuous exposures, in 0.3 / 0.7 EV steps
AE Lock Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode.
ISO sensitivity AUTO (ISO 1 00 - 1600), ISO 1 00 - 1 2800 selectable (in 1 EV steps, Recommended Exposure Index), Multi Frame NR (extendable up to ISO 25600)
Type Screen size: 1 .2 cm (0.46 type), effective display size: 1 .1 cm (0,43 type), electronic viewf nder (color), Xtra Fine
Total no. of dots 1,440,000 dots equivalent
Effective no, of dots 1,152, 000 dots equivalent
Brightness control Auto /Manual (3 steps between -1 and+1)
Field coverage 100%
Finder
Magnification 1 .1 Ox (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m ' )
Diopter adjustment -4.0-+4.0m'
Eye point Approx. 1 9 mm from the eyepiece lens, 1 8 mm from the eyepiece frame (CIPA standard)
Histogram display, real-time image adjustment display (reflects exposure compensation, white balance. Creative Style),
Display
grid display, Digital Level Gauge, grid line, magnified display for playback
Type 7.5 cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT, Xtra Fine LCD withTruBlack technology
Total no. of dots 921, 600 dots
Brightness control Auto / Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2) / Sunny Weather
LCD monitor Field coverage 1 00 %
Adjustable angle 1 80 degrees from the camera back, leftward rotation in 270 degrees with LCD monitor facing forward
Histogram display, real-time image adjustment display (reflects exposure compensation, white balance. Creative Style),
Display
grid display, Digital Level Gauge, grid Line, magnified display for playback
Other features Face detection (up to 8 faces delectable automatically), Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps), Help Guide
Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Shutter speeds 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb
Flash sync, speed 1/1 60 sec.
Drive modes Single-shot, Continuous shooting (Hi /Lo selectable). Self-timer ( 1 0 / 2 sec. delay selectab e). Remote commander* * With separately sold remote commander RMT-DSLR1
Continuous shooting Continuous Advance Priority AE: max 10 fps, Continuous mode: max, 6 fps Continuous Advance Priority AE: max 7 fps, Continuous mode: max. 6 fps
Drive Modes (approx.) 'Varies according to shooting conditions and memory card used 'Varies accord ing to shooting conditions and memory card use
No. of frame recordable* Fine: 35, Standard: 39, RAW: 20, RAW & JPEG: 20 * Varies according to shooting Fine1 16, Standard: 20, RAW: 7, RAW S JPEG: 7 * Varies according to shooting conditions and
(approx.) conditions and memory card used * Continuous Advance (Hi) in Drive Mode memory card used * Continuous advance (Hi) in Drive Mode
Type Built-in, auto pop-up
Guide Number 10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Flash coverage 1 8mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Control ADI,Pre-flashTTL
Flash
Flash compensation +/-2EVin0.3EVsteps
Flash" Bracketing 3 exposures in 0.3 / 0.7 EV steps
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync. Rear sync, Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable inAutoflash and Fill-flash modes), Hi-speed sync.
Recycling time Approx. 4 sec.
Single (with or without shooting information, RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning),
6/12-frame index view, enlarged display mode (L: 1 1 ,8x, M:8.8x,S:6x),lmage orientation
Playback (On/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scroll ing. Auto Review ( 1 0 / 5 / 2 sec. ,0ff Some as a55, except: Enlarged display mode (L: 1 1 .8x,M:8x,S:5.5x)
selectable), folder selectable (still image), slow-forward (movie), fast-forward /fast-rewind
(movie)
PC interface USB2.0 compliant Hi-speed (Mass storage, PTP)
Interface
HD output HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Compatible OS Windows XP" SP3, Windows Vista" SP2, Windows 7 * 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported. ** Starter Edition is not supported.
(USB connection) MacOSX(v.10.3-v.l0.6)
Microphone Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Audio
Speaker Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7
Print Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Battery One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Power Battery performance Approx. 330 images with finder, approx. 380 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard) j Appro*. 270 images with finder, approx. 340 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
External power Battery Charger BC-VW1 (supplied), AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo included Approx. 500 g / 1 Ib 1.6oz Approx. 492 g / 1 Ib 1 .3 oz
Weight
Body only Approx. 441 g/ 1 5.6 oz Approx. 433 g / 1 5.3 oz
Dimensions Approx. 1 24.4 x 92 x 84.7 mm/ 4-7/8 x 3-5/8 x 3-1/3 in. ( W x H x D)
Operating temperature 0 - 4 0 degrees C / 32 - 1 04 degrees F
Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

System requirements of bundled software

Housing and internal components are
Microsoft Windows® Macintosh Microsoft Windows® manufactured from recycled plastic
Windows® XP"SP3/Windows Vista®"' SP2/ Mac OS X Windows® XP" SP3 /Windows Vista®*" SP2 / (recycled material content: 10%).
Windows 7 (v 10.4 - v 10.6) Windows 7
Power PC G4/G5 series Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
(1 ,0 GHz or taster recommended) (For ploying/editing HD movies: * Compatible operating system: factory preinstalled only
Pentium 4 or faster
Intel Core Solo / Core Duo / Core 2 Duo, Intel Core Duo 1 ,66 GHz or faster/ ' 64-bit editions and Starter Edition not supported, Windows Imoge
or faster recommended Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster) Mastering API (IMAP1) v 2.0 or later required to burn images to discs,
1 GB, or more 1 GB, or more 512 MB, or more /For HD movies: 1 GB,or more 1
Starter Edition not supported.
Computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.

Trademarks & Remarks

* ot is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* 1S™5T~, BIONZ BiONZ , Bravia BRAVIA, SteadyShot, WALKMAN W.^m*™^., InfoLITHIUM x™™.-O , Memory Stick jS^.,, Memory Stick PRO Duo MEMORY STICK PRO DUG, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo MEMORY STICK PRO-HG Duo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
* AVCHD and Z^/CHD are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
' All ofher company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* InfoLITHIUM rui*™*; Jg is o lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption.
Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the ffl*«™«i@ mark.

• Screen displays are simulated,

• Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
• The main photos shown in this catalog were taken with a 55. Printed in Japan