2 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa), weight.A compact full-frame body with stabilization and long battery life, suited to travelers and vloggers who value size over dual card slots.
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN
Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.30 fpsBEST10 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.6.5 stopsBEST5 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec1/4000 mech · 1/8000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EVPeople, animals · down to −4 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6KBEST4K
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 60p4K 30p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.5x cropNo 4K 60p
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.22 ms · 4K full width, CineD—
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:28-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.V-LogS-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.ProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW over HDMI (paid DMW-SFU2 upgrade)None
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.YesNo
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.Full-sizeMicro
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.YesNo
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.370 shots740 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.740 g509 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.68M-dot, 0.78×2.36M-dot, 0.59×
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x SD UHS-II1x SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.L-Mount AllianceSony E
