24.6 effective Megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor; produces images at a whopping 6048 x 4032
Alpha lens mount supports all Sony and Minolta lenses with no focal length conversion to deal with
The one exception is with DT lens, which are designed for APS-C sensors; the resolution must be lowered to 11MP when using these lenses; 1.5x focal length conversion ratio applies; there may be vignetting in the viewfinder
Sensor-shift image stabilization (the first full-frame camera to have this feature) offers 2.5 - 4 stops of usable shutter speed
Ultra-rugged magnesium alloy body is sealed against moisture; shutter rated to 100,000 cycles
Dual Bionz image processors
Super high resolution 3-inch LCD display (921,600 pixel)
Large pentaprism optical viewfinder with 0.74x magnification and 100% field-of-view
Dust reduction system
Camera does not support live view; there is an intelligent preview mode that takes a sample photo and lets you see the effect of changing the exposure, white balance, and dynamic range on the LCD
No built-in flash; one can be attached via the hot shoe or flash sync port
Full manual controls, as you'd expect; supports both compressed and uncompressed RAW files
Can take about 14 RAW images (and a lot more JPEGs) at 5 frames/second
9-point autofocus system with 10 assist points, plus a dual center cross sensor for fast lenses
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) feature lets you brighten dark areas of your photos automatically
HDMI port
Optional battery grip
Uses NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery; 880 shots per charge
895 grammes avec batterie