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| General | ||
| Model Number: | A37 | XF 100MP |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | XF IQ3 100MP | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $48990.00 |
| Street Price: | $48,990.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2012-06-15 | 2016-01-04 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
25.6 oz
(726 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
77.5 oz
(2,196 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm) |
6.0 x
5.3 x
6.3 in. (152 x 135 x 160 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 101.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | Medium format |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 2169.48mm2 (53.70mm x 40.40mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.82 microns | 4.63 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 0.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 75 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.9 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 799 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
11608 x 8708 (101.1 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | RAW only, 16-bit IIQ file, lossless and near lossless compression options |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.5 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH))
1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
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| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) | N/A. Can stream Live View via USB 3.0, or over HDMI at up to 1080p30 |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Phase One XF / Hasselblad H |
| Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking | Hybrid Autofocus with HAP-1 1MP CMOS Sensor; Spot, Average, Hyperfocal AF modes; Single or Continous AF modes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter | Modular viewfinders (90-degree pentaprism or waist level), 97% coverage, adjustable or exchangeable diopter, interchangeable focus screen (Matte (default), Split, Center Prism) |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.10x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) | 1,152,000 dots (384,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 11.8x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 50 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) | Auto, ISO 50-12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Custom, Color Temp/Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) | Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 3600 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | Average, Spot and Auto |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect (Posterization (color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings)) | Focus Stack Tool, HDR Sequence Tool |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 0.5-60 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/125 (focal plane shutter); 1/1600 (leaf shutter) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | CF1 |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | UDMA7 supported | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | 16-bit IIQ file, lossless and near lossless compression options |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) | N/A. Can stream Live View via USB 3.0, or over HDMI at up to 1080p30 |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,FireWire,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM) | Via remote port, USB, Firewire or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input | IQ3: USB 3.0, Firewire 400/800, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 8-pin multi-connector port; XF: 12-pin multi-connector port |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.47 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.45 | 1.87 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 2 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.5 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 0.6 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.11 seconds | 0.33 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.251 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.080 seconds | 0.351 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.057 seconds | 0.352 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.124s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.9 seconds | 10.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | 2.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 450 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary (2 identical batteries required) |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 4 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Sony Software CD-ROM | Capture One Pro 9 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) | Mac and Windows |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4 EV correction), Full HD 1080i60 Video, Up to 7 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, Auto Portrait Framing. | |
