I think this is what most Sony users have been waiting for






  • Magnesium alloy with high grade plastic exterior
  • ‘Key controls sealed against dust and moisture’
  • XGA OLED Viewfinder
  • 12 frames/second at full resolution
  • 19 point autofocus with 11 cross sensors
  • Full 1080p video
  • ISO 50-16000
  • Lots of customisation of buttons possible
  • Availability – ‘October’
  • Weight with battery and card 732g
  • Storage through SD card and Memory stick only (no CF)
  • 3-inch tilt and swivel LCD monitor, 921,600 dots
  • Virtual horizon indicator in viewfinder
  • External Microphone jack (but no volume control)
  • In-body lens correction of vignetting, CA and distortion (JPEG only)
  • Electronic first curtain shutter reduces vibration and shutter lag
  • Built in GPS
  • Shot Result Preview allows preview of shutter speed, a la Panasonic G series
  • Focus Peaking function helps verify manual focus
  • Memory Recall function saves three sets of camera settings
  • ‘Smart Teleconverter’ shows 1.4 or 2x crop
  • 30 – 1/8000 shutter speed
  • USB 2.0 – no Thunderbolt
  • Shutter designed for 150,000 actuations
  • Same FM500H battery as the A700. 470-530 shots per charge


Saving already for October release