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Below you'll find
specifications for all Sony 'E' mount cameras, from the most recent at the top, to the oldest at the bottom.
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Model
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Price
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$998 body only 3-16.
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Effective megapixels
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24.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out screen and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600, expandable to 51200.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type.
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Movie mode
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4k and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9" 120mm x 67h x 49d
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Weight
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14.25oz 404g with battery
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Additional info
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Successor to a6000, but slightly larger and heavier.
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Model
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Price
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$2999 body only, September 2015.
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Effective megapixels
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12.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 1.228,800 pixels, tilt-up/down only.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, 5 axis sensor shift.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600/51200/102400. 50 and 204800/409600 in extended mode.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/8000 sec
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Flash sync
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1/250 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 2.4m electronic type.
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Sensor size
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35.8mm x 23.9mm full frame.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 -5- 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5" x 3.7" x 1.9" 126.9mm x 94.4h x 48.2d
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Weight
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22.12oz 627g with battery.
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Additional info
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Upgrades include internal 4k video, and image stabilization.
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Model
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Price
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$3199 body only, August 2015.
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Effective megapixels
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42.4
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 1,228,800 pixels, tilt-up/down only.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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sensor shift, 5 way.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600/51200/102,400. 50 in extended mode.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/8000 sec
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Flash sync
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1/250 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 2.36m electronic type.
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Sensor size
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35.8mm x 23.9mm full frame.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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Internal 4K
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5" x 3.8" x 2.4" 126.9mm x 95.7h x 59.7d
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Weight
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22oz 625g with battery.
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Additional info
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Big new features (among others) include sensor based image stabilization and improved grip, internal 4k recording and
new back illuminated 42mp sensor.
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Model
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Price
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$1699 body only, December 2014.
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 1,228,800 pixels, tilt-up/down only.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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sensor shift, 5 way.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600. 50 in extended mode.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/8000 sec
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Flash sync
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1/250 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 2.36m electronic type.
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Sensor size
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35.8mm x 23.9mm full frame.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5" x 3.8" x 2.4" 126.9mm x 95.7h x 59.7d
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Weight
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21.1oz 599g with battery.
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Additional info
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Big new features (among others) include sensor based image stabilization and improved grip over A7.
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Model
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Price
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$2499 body only, summer of 2014.
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Effective megapixels
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12.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, tilt-up/down only.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600/51200/102400. 50 and 204800/409600 in extended mode.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/8000 sec
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Flash sync
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1/250 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 2.4m electronic type.
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Sensor size
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35.8mm x 23.9mm full frame.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5" x 3.7" x 1.9" 126.9mm x 94.4h x 48.2d
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Weight
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16.1oz 489g with battery.
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Additional info
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Apparently designed for Video nuts that like to work in low light.
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Model
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Price
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$549 body only 8-14.
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, tilt-out touch screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type.
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4" 110mm x 63h x 36d
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Weight
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9.98oz 283g with battery
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Additional info
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Slightly downgraded A6000.
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Model
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Price
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$648 body only 4-14.
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out screen and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type.
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8" 120mm x 67h x 45d
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Weight
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12.13oz 344g with battery
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Additional info
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Sucessor to NEX-7.
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Model
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Price
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$598 with 16-50mm PZ lens, 3/14.
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Effective megapixels
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20.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 460,000 pixels, tilt-up only touch screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Flash sync
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1/160 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type, GN4 at ISO 100.
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2" 110mm x 63h x 36d
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Weight
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7.4oz 210g without battery and lens.
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Additional info
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New touch screen for low end model.
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Model
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Price
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$2298 body only, 12/2013.
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Effective megapixels
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36.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, tilt-up/down only.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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50/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 selectable in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments. Base ISO is 100, below
that uses trick mode.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/8000 sec
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Flash sync
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1/160 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 2.4m electronic type.
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Sensor size
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35.9mm x 24mm full frame.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5" x 3.7" x 1.9" 127mm x 94h x 48d
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Weight
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14.4oz 407g without battery and lens.
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Additional info
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Highest megapixel Sony camera thus far. No Low-pass filter.
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Model
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Price
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$1698 body only, 12/2013.
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, tilt-up/down only.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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50/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 selectable in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments. Base ISO is 100, below
that uses trick mode.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/8000 sec
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Flash sync
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1/250 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses XGA OLED electronic type.
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Sensor size
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35.8mm x 23.9mm full frame.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5" x 3.7" x 1.9" 127mm x 94h x 48d
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Weight
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16.7oz 474g without battery and lens.
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Additional info
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Has both phase and contrast detect for AF.
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Model
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Price
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$498 with 16-50mm PZ lens, 4/13.
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Effective megapixels
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16.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 460,000 pixels, has tilt-out and up 180° screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type, GN6 at ISO 200.
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.4" x 2.4" x 1.4" 110mm x 62h x 35d
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Weight
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7.4oz 210g without battery
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Additional info
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New low resolution screen.
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Model
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Price
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$849 body only, 11/12.
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Effective megapixels
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16.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type.
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Movie mode
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Full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7" 120mm x 67h x 43d
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Weight
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10.1oz 287g without battery
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Additional info
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New hybrid focusing system like the NEX-5R has. Also has new ISO standard hotshoe.
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Model
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Price
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$649 body only, 9/12.
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Effective megapixels
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16.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out and up 180° screen, and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type.
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.4" x 2.4" x 1.6" 111mm x 59h x 38d
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Weight
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7.4oz 210g without battery
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Additional info
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New hybrid focusing system. Beginner to Intermediate model, replaces NEX-5N.
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Model
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Price
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$599 with kit lens, 6/12.
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Effective megapixels
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16.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out and up 180° screen, and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type.
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7" 117mm x 67h x 41d
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Weight
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9.0oz 255g without battery
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Additional info
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Beginners model, replaces NEX-C3.
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Model
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Price
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$1199 body only 10-11. Production problems (flooding of facilities) caused very limited stock until mid-2012.
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out screen and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up type.
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7" 120mm x 67h x 43d
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Weight
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10.3oz 291g without battery
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Additional info
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First intermediate level NEX camera. Uses same sensor as A77.
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Model
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Price
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$599 body only 9-11
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Effective megapixels
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16.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out screen and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, comes with camera, but has to be attached to top
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Movie mode
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Full HD
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5" 111mm x 62h x 38d excluding grip and lens mount
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Weight
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9.5oz 269g without battery
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Additional info
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Minor upgrade to NEX-5. Uses new 16.2mp sensor.
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Model
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NEX-C3
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Price
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$599 with 16mm lens 8-11
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Effective megapixels
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16.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out screen and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, comes with camera, but has to be attached to top
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Movie mode
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Yes, 1280x720p 30fps, and 640x480 30fps using MPEG-4
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.4" x 2.4" x 1.3" 110mm x 60h x 33d excluding grip and lens mount
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Weight
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7.9oz 225g without battery
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Additional info
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Very minor upgrade to NEX-3. Smaller body, and a 16.2mp sensor.
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Model
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NEX-5
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Price
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$699 with lens 7-10
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Effective megapixels
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14.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out screen and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, comes with camera, but has to be attached to top
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Movie mode
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Yes, up to full HD (1920x1080 60i) using AVCHD, or lower using MPEG-4
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.4" x 2.4" x 1.6" 111mm x 59h x 38d excluding grip and lens mount
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Weight
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8.1oz 229g without battery
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Additional info
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Comes in silver or black.
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Model
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NEX-3
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Price
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$599 with lens 7-10
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Effective megapixels
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14.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0" 921,600 pixels, TFT TruBlack™ has tilt-out screen and live view.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No, uses OSS, or optical steady shot in the lens.
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ISO range
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200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec - 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No
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Sensor size
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23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec - 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, comes with camera, but has to be attached to top
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Movie mode
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Yes, 1440x1080 30p using MPEG-4
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4" 117mm x 63h x 33d excluding grip and lens mount
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Weight
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8.4oz 239g without battery
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Additional info
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Down-grade to NEX-5; no full HD movies, slightly larger size and lesser build quality, and no wireless remote support.
Comes in silver, red and black.
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