The zoom features available with this product

The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.

When a power zoom lens is mounted:

When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted:

  • Optical zoom:

    Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens.

    When a power zoom lens is mounted, the focal length of the optical zoom is displayed.

  • Smart Zoom ():

    Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image (only when [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] is set to [M] or [S]).

  • Clear Image Zoom ():

    Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration. When you set [Zoom Range] to [Clear Image Zoom] or [Digital Zoom], you can use this zoom function.

  • Digital Zoom ():

    You can magnify images using an image process. When you set [Zoom Range] to [Digital Zoom], you can use this zoom function.

Hint

  • The default setting for the [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom, change [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] to [M] or [S].

Note

  • The Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom functions are not available when shooting in the following situations:
    • [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]/[RAW & HEIF].
    • [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p].
    • During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting with the frame rate set to [120fps]/[100fps]
  • You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies.
  • When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom in the still image shooting mode, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the AF operates with priority on and around the center area.
  • When you use the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom function, [Metering Mode] is locked to [Multi].
  • When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom function in the still image shooting mode, the following functions are not available:
    • Subject Recognition AF
    • Face Priority in Multi Metering
    • Tracking function
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