Compact Sony Cameras to Supplement Film Production

If you are looking for another camera to work along with your main camera, Sony offers 3 smaller cameras to choose from – the FS7, RX10 or a7S models. Here are the specs:

Specs for the RX10

Imaging
Pixels	Actual: 21 Megapixel Effective: 20.2 Megapixel
Sensor	1.0″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS
File Formats	Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM
Max Resolution	20 MP: 5472 x 3648
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image Stabilization	Optical
Color Spaces	sRGB, Adobe RGB

Optics
Lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, 14 elements in 11 groups 7 Aspherical EFL: 8.8-73.3mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-200mm) Aperture: f/2.8
Filter Thread	62mm
Zoom	Optical: 8.3x Clear Image Zoom: 16x Digital: 33x
Focus Range	Wide: 1.18″ (3 cm) – Infinity Telephoto: 9.84″ (25 cm) – Infinity

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100-12800 (Extended Mode: 64-25600)
Shutter	Type: Mechanical Speed: 4 – 1/3200 seconds in Auto Mode Type: Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/3200 seconds in Program Mode Type: Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/3200 seconds in Bulb Mode Type: Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/3200 seconds in Aperture Priority Mode Type: Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/3200 seconds in Shutter Priority Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 4 – 1/32000 seconds in Auto Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 30 – 1/32000 seconds in Program Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 30 – 1/32000 seconds in Aperture Priority Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 30 – 1/32000 seconds in Shutter Priority Mode
Exposure Metering	Center-weighted, Multi, Spot
Exposure Modes	Modes: Aperture Priority, Bulb, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Movie, Program Shift, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Shooting Modes	Anti-motion Blur Black and White Copy HDR Painting Handheld Twilight High Contrast B&W Illustration Landscape Macro Miniature Effect Night Portrait Night Scene Partial Color Pop Color Portrait Posterization Retro Rich-Tone Monochrome Sepia Soft Focus Soft High-Key Sports Sunset Toy Camera Effect Vivid Color Watercolor
White Balance Modes	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
Continuous Shooting	Up to 14 fps at 20.2 MP frames
Self Timer	10 Sec, 5 Sec, 2 Sec

Flash
Flash Modes	Auto Fill-in Flash On Off Rear Sync Slow Sync Wireless
Built-in Flash	Yes
Maximum Effective Flash Range	3.28 – 33.46′ (1 – 10.2 m) Up To 66.93′ (20.4 m)
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

Memory
Memory Card Type	Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) Memory Stick XC-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Micro (M2) SD SDHC SDXC microSD microSDHC microSDXC

Recording
Video Recording	Yes, NTSC
Resolution	3840 x 2160p: 30 fps 1920 x 1080p: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps 1280 x 720p: 30 fps 1920 x 1080p: 960 fps, 480 fps, 240 fps 1824 x 1026p: 240 fps 1676 x 566p: 480 fps, 240 fps 1136 x 384p: 960 fps, 480 fps 800 x 270p: 960 fps

Video
Video Clip Length	Up to 29 Minutes
Audio Recording	Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
Screen	3.0″ LCD Rear Screen Tilt (1,229,000 pixels)
Screen Coverage	100%

Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity	DC Input HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Wi-Fi	Yes

Power
Battery	1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.7 VDC, 1080 mAh
AC Power Adapter	AC-UB10C (Included)

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.1 x 3.5 x 4.0″ / 129.0 x 88.1 x 102.2 mm excluding protrusions
Weight	1.79 lb / 813 g with battery and memory card

Packaging Info
Package Weight	2.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.3 x 6.4 x 5.2″

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Sony Alpha a7S

Imaging
Lens Mount	Sony E-Mount
Camera Format	Full-Frame
Pixels	Actual: 12.4 Megapixel Effective: 12.2 Megapixel
Max Resolution	12 MP: 4240 x 2832
Aspect Ratio	3:2, 4:3
Sensor Type / Size	CMOS, 35.8 x 23.9 mm
File Formats	Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM
Bit Depth	14-bit
Dust Reduction System	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo

AV Recording
Video Recording	Yes, NTSC
Resolution	1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps 1280 x 720: 120 fps 1440 x 1080: 30 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps
Video Format	High Definition 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (50 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (50 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (50 Mbps) High Definition 1280 x 720p / 120 fps (50 Mbps) (50 Mbps) High Definition AVCHD 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (17 Mbps) High Definition AVCHD 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (17 Mbps) High Definition MP4 1440 x 1080p / 30 fps (12 Mbps) Standard Definition MP4 640 x 480p / 30 fps (3 Mbps)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 16:9
Video Clip Length	Not Specified By Manufacturer
Audio Recording	Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo Optional External Mic: With Video

Focus Control
Focus Type	Auto & Manual
Focus Mode	Continuous-servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Contrast Detection:25

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
Viewfinder Size	0.5″
Viewfinder Pixel Count	2,359,296
Viewfinder Eye Point	27.00 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.71x
Diopter Adjustment	– 4 to +3 m
Display Screen	3″ Rear Screen Tilting LCD (921,600)
Screen Coverage	100%

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100-102400 (Extended Mode: Auto, 50-409600)
Shutter	Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/8000 second, Bulb Mode Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 1/4 – 1/8000 second in Movie Mode
Remote Control	RM-VPR1 (Optional)
Metering Method	Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering
Exposure Modes	Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama Metering Range: EV 3.0 – EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
White Balance Modes	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting	Up to 5 fps at 12.2 MPfor up to 200 frames Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MPfor up to 200 frames

Flash
Flash Modes	Auto Fill-in Hi-Speed Sync Off Rear Sync Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync Wireless
Built-in Flash	No
Max Sync Speed	1 / 250 seconds
Flash Compensation	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, Proprietary

Performance
Self Timer	10 seconds, 2 seconds
Connectivity	1/8″ Headphone, 1/8″ Microphone, DC Input, HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB
Wi-Fi Capable	Yes
Software System Requirements	Windows: Vista (SP2), 7 (SP1), 8 Mac: OS X 10.6 or later

Power
Battery	1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh
AC Power Adapter	AC-PW20 (Optional)
Operating/Storage Temperature	Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.0 x 3.7 x 1.9″ / 126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2 mm
Weight	1.08 lb / 489 g with battery and memory card

Packaging Info
Package Weight	2.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.976 x 6.299 x 5.984″

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FS7

Image Device	Super 35mm Single-Chip Exmor CMOS
Effective Picture Elements	17:9 4096 (H) x 2160 (V) 16:9 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	57 dB (Y)
Sensitivity	2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance T14 (3840 x 2160/23.98p mode 3200K)ISO Sensitivity ISO 2000 (S-Log3 Gamma D55 Light source)
Minimum Illumination	0.7 lux: +18dB,23.98P,Shutter OFF,ND Clear, F1.4
Signal System	NTSC / PAL
Built-in Filters	Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
LCD Monitor	3.5″ / 8.8 cm Approx: 1.56M dots
Speaker	Monaural
Shutter Speed	1/3 to 1/9000 of a sec
White Balance	Preset Memory A Memory B (1500K-50000K)/ATW
Gain Selection	-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
Gamma Curve	STD HG User S-log3
Shooting Formats	4K 4096 x 2160 12-bit RAWUHD 3840 x 2160 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC-I 8-bit 4:2:0 XAVC-L2K 2048 x 1080 12-bit RawHD 1920 x 1080 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC-I 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC-L MPEG2 4:2:2HD 1280 x 720 MPEG2 4:2:2
Audio Recording Format	LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels (Recording/Playback 2 channels)
Recording Formats	XAVC-I QFHD MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 59.94P CBG, bit rate 600 Mb/s 50P CBG, bit rate 500 Mb/s 29.97P CBG, bit rate 300 Mb/s 23.98P CBG, bit rate 240 Mb/s 25P CBG, bit rate 250 Mb/sXAVC-I HD MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 59.94P VBR, maximum bit rate 222 Mb/s 50P VBR, maximum bit rate 185 Mb/s 59.94i VBR, maximum bit rate 111 Mb/s 50i VBR, maximum bit rate 112 Mb/s 29.97p VBR, maximum bit rate 111 Mb/s 23.98p VBR, maximum bit rate 89 Mb/s 25p VBR, maximum bit rate 112 Mb/sXAVC-L QFHD MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 59.94p/50p mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 150 Mb/s 29.97p/23.98p/25p mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 100 Mb/sXAVC-L HD 50 MPEG-4 H.264/AVC VBR, maximum bit rate 50 Mb/sXAVC-L HD 35 MPEG-4 H.264/AVC VBR, maximum bit rate 35 Mb/sXAVC-L HD 25 MPEG-4 H.264/AVC VBR, maximum bit rate 25 Mb/s MPEG-2 Long GOP CBR, maximum bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL XAVC-I QFHD 3840 x 2160/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-I HD 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-L QFHD 50 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-L 35 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p MPEG-2 Long GOP 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
Recording Frame Rate	XAVC-I QFHD 3840 x 2160/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25pXAVC-I HD 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25pXAVC-L QFHD 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25pXAVC-L HD 50 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25pXAVC-L 35 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25pXAVC-L 25 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i MPEG-2 Long GOP MPEG HD422 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
Slow & Quick Motion Function	XAVC-I mode 3840 x 2160: 1 to 60 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p) XAVC-I mode 1920 x 1080: 1 to 180 frames (59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p) XAVC-I mode 1920 x 1080: 1 to 150 frames (50p, 25p) XAVC-L mode 3840 x 2160: 1 to 60 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p) XAVC-L mode 1920 x 1080: 1 to 120 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p)
Maximum Recording Time	XAVC-I mode QFHD 59.94p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 22 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 11 minutesXAVC-I mode QFHD 50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 26 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 13 minutesXAVC-I mode QFHD 29.97p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 44 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 22 minutesXAVC-I mode QFHD 23.98p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 55 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 27 minutesXAVC-I mode QFHD 25p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 52 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 26 minutesXAVC-I mode HD 59.94p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 59 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 30 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 71 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 35 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 59.94i When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 118 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 59 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 50i When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 141 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 70 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 29.97p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 118 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 59 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 23.98pM/b> When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 147 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 74 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 25p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 141 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 70 minutes XAVC-L mode QFHD 59.94p/50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 87 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 44 minutes XAVC-L mode QFHD 29.97p/23.98p/25p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 131 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 66 minutes XAVC-L 50 mode When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 262 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 131 minutes XAVC-L 35 mode When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 374 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 187 minutes XAVC-L 25 mode When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 524 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 262 minutes MPEG HD422 mode When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 262 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 131 minutes
Media Card Slots	2 x XQD 1 x SD (for configuration data only)
Input and Output Connectors	Audio Input 2 x 3-pin XLR Line/mic/mic +48 Mic Reference: -40. -50. -60 dBuSDI Output 2 x BNC HD/3G-SDI SMTPE292M/424M/425MHDMI 2.0 1 x Type AUSB USB device, miniBHeadphone 1 x Stereo mini jack -16 dBu 16 ΩRemote Stereo mini jack (Φ2.5 mm)
Accessory Shoe	Multi-Interface (MI) shoe
Power Requirement	12 VDC
Power Consumption	Approx. 19 W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
Battery Operating Time	BP-U30: Approx. 1 hr while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device BP-U60: Approx. 2 hr while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device BP-U90: Approx. 3 hr while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device
Temperature	Operating: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C Storage: -4 to 140°F / -4 to 140°C
Dimensions (WxHxD)	6.14 x 9.41 x 9.72″ / 156 x 239 x 247 mm
Weight	4.4 lb / 2.0 kg: Body Only 9.9 lb / 4.4 kg: Body, Viewfinder, Eyepiece, Grip Remote Control, BP-U30 Battery, SELP28135G Lens, an XQD Memory card

Packaging Info
Package Weight	12.0 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	15.8 x 13.5 x 12.5″

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