16.2 megapixel APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor - You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. The camera achieves high resolution while maintaining low-light sensitivity and low sensor noise. APS-C size makes the difference between amateur and professional-looking video, delivering gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
Translucent Mirror Technology - utilizes Translucent Mirror Technology that directs light to both the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously for faster autofocus operation, even when in live view.
Compact, lightweight design - Eliminating the moving mirror also reduces the camera’s size and weight.
High Speed Shooting - continuous shooting at up to 7 frames per second while maintaining continuous auto focus and auto exposure, great for capturing moving subjects such as sports, kids, animals.
Quick AF for Full HD Movie Capture - retains the same fast, precise Phase Detection autofocus you enjoy for still images. It’s a decisive advantage for tracking fast-moving subjects and a major benefit of Translucent Mirror Technology.
Picture Effect Mode - There are 7 types (11 variations) of picture effects to choose from: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Colour, Retro Photo, Partial Colour(R), Partial Colour(G), Partial Colour(B), Partial Colour(Y), High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera. Each is unique and each give you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos pop.
Multi-frame NR for Incredible Low-light Shooting - camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a single image with a vast reduction in image noise.
Auto HDR built into camera - Combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for capturing wide contrast scenes that normal cameras can’t capture.
3D Sweep Panorama™ Mode - Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D.
Eye-Level Electronic Viewfinder - super bright, easy to see with 1.1x magnification, ultra-sharp with 1.44 million dots and provides 100% frame coverage. Great for shooting movies as well
15-point Auto Focus – Sophisticated 15-point Phase Detection AF plus three cross-type sensors for fast and accurate autofocus.
921K dot TruBlack™ LCD screen – beautiful high-resolution screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs.
Live View in LCD or EVF - You can use both the LCD monitor and Electronic Viewfinder for composing shots.
ISO 12800 sensitivity – high-sensitivity settings let you enjoy taking clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail
AUTO+ (Advanced Auto) mode - the camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode.
Powerful creative control over movies - While the camera offers fully automatic movie shooting, you can also control aperture (A mode w/ MF only), white balance and select Creative Style.
Pro-style “rack focus” movie effect - changes focus between background and foreground subjects easily for that “pro” look to your movies simply by changing the selected AF Area within the frame.
Help Guide - Provides ready reference to advanced camera functions, helping to develop your confidence and skills as a photographer.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) - Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows.
Graphic Display - Clarifies the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results.
RAW image capture - RAW files retain maximum latitude for enhancing the image later on your PC.
SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilisation - reduces blur by compensating for camera shake.
Face Detection- automatically detects up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can prioritize children or adults.
Six Creative Style settings - Control how the camera processes your images with six styles: Standard, Vivid, B&W, Sunset, Portrait and Landscape.
Eight Scene Selection Modes – automatically optimizes camera settings for specific shooting situations. Select from Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Handheld Twilight Shot modes.
1200-Zone exposure metering - Reads exposure directly from the main image sensor. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of shooting situations
P/A/S/M exposure modes - a full range of controls from the beginner's AUTO+ mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control.
Anti-Dust Technology - helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures.
Slot for two memory card types -  accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4 or higher recommended).
Versatile on-screen displays - includes digital level gauge, graphic display of exposure settings.
Index and Slide Show Display - Quickly review your photos using 6- or 12-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect.
Remote capability - Works with the RMT-DSLR1 Remote Commander® wireless remote control, sold separately.
PhotoTV HD compatibility - Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for gorgeous display of digital pictures.6
Powerful supplied software - includes Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion Browser (PMB).
HDMI® output for HD viewing - Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. Optional HDMI cable sold separately