Features

• Ultra-high resolution 24.6 effective megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor with Exmor™ technology plus on-chip A/D conversion and dual noise reduction for flawless, detail packed images
• Ultra-bright optical pentaprism viewfinder with 100% field coverage
• Advanced new Dual BIONZ image processor utilises performance of 24.6 effective megapixel full-frame sensor for ultimate imaging performance
• SteadyShot INSIDE optical image stabilisation offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with α-mount lenses or Konica Minolta a-mount lenses*
• 5fps continuous shooting at full resolution 24.6 megapixels
• Photo quality 3.0-inch Xtra Fine 921k dot resolution LCD screen for critical shot evaluation
• Fast, high-accuracy 9-point centre cross AF with 10 focus assist points and F2.8 sensor
• Rugged magnesium body with aluminium alloy chassis and controls sealed against dust and moisture
• High sensitivity up to ISO6400 (in expanded ISO range) with high-ISO noise reduction for clearer low-light shooting
• Secondary top-mounted display panel
• Evolved D-Range Optimiser delivers beautifully balanced exposures with rich shadow and highlight detail, especially in backlit situations
• Intuitive Quick Navi display for fast, easy access to camera settings
• Intelligent preview gives immediate feedback of adjustment settings
• High-capacity InfoLITHIUM battery allows up to 880 shots between charges (using viewfinder) with % display of power remaining (CIPA measurement)
• Dual anti-dust system protects sensor during lens exchange
• User replaceable high quality focusing screens (option) in L-type (grid pattern) and M-type (super spherical acute matte)
• HDMI™ output for viewing on HD Ready display plus PhotoTV HD mode for optimised Full HD images on compatible BRAVIA television
• *SteadyShot INSIDE was previously known as Super SteadyShot

Source: Sony

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Reviews

Review @ DPReview.com:

In conclusion this is, more than anything else at this end of the market, a true photographer’s camera, with at least one totally unique feature (the Super SteadyShot stabilization) and one that offers the best viewfinder and highest nominal resolution (and the lowest ‘cost per megapixel, incidentally) in its class. It’s capable of stunning results at up to ISO 400 (and is fine at ISO 800-1600 as long as you’re not printing posters), and it is incredibly fast and responsive in use. If Sony had managed to keep the price nearer to the $2000 mark (even if this meant fewer megapixels) I think it would be flying off the shelves. As it stands it will, I fear, struggle to make a serious impression on anyone other than the Sony/Minolta faithful. One thing is clear, however: anyone who thinks a consumer electronics giant can’t make a heavyweight photographic tool is seriously misguided.