Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 specs
General Info
DSLR
Camera class:
Sensor
12.3 megapixels
Efective resolution:
CMOS
Type:
23.5 mm x 15.6 mm
Size:
Yes
Sensor cleaning:
BIONZ™ image processor
Processor model:
Lens
Yes
Interchangeable lens:
Minolta A
Lens mount:
1/4000-30sec
Shutter speeds:
Previewing
Yes
Viewfinder:
Optical TTL (Coverage: 95%, Magnification: 0.8x)
Type:
Yes
Dioptre correction:
3 in
Display size:
230.4k pixels
Display resolution:
Yes
Moving display:
No
Touchscreen:
No
Second display:
No
Built-in projector:
Focus
Phase detection
AF Type:
9
AF Points:
Single, Continuous
AF Modes:
Yes
Manual Focus:
Flash
Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync (Rear-curtain sync)
Modes:
Flash exposure compensation
Flash features:
12
Guide number:
Video
No
Video capture:
Camera Features
Yes
Image stabilization:
Optical
Stabilization type:
200-12800
ISO sensitivity:
Aperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manual
Exposure modes:
Yes
Exposure compensation:
Yes
Auto bracketing:
Center-weighted, Spot
Light metering:
2 seconds, 10 seconds
Self timer:
Continuous shooting (5 fps), Histogram, Orientation sensor
Other features:
White balance:
6
Number of available presets:
Yes
Custom white balance:
Portrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Sports, Night portrait, Other
Scene modes:
Face, Smile
Recognition:
Files - Resolution
Formats:
Yes (RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: Yes)
RAW:
6
Resolution settings number:
4272 x 2848 pixels with 3:2 ratio
Resolution:
4272 x 2400 pixels with 16:9 ratio
3104 x 2072 pixels with 3:2 ratio
3104 x 1744 pixels with 16:9 ratio
2128 x 1416 pixels with 3:2 ratio
2128 x 1192 pixels with 16:9 ratio
Connectivity
Yes
USB:
2.0
Type:
Yes
HDMI:
No
Wi-Fi:
Yes
Hot shoe:
Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD, SDHC)
Memory card support:
Body
5.39 in x 4.09 in x 3.31 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
21.06 oz
Weight:
Black
Available color options:
Power
Rechargeable (proprietary)
Battery:
Li-ion
Rechargable type:
US Availability
Available
Market status:
European Availability
Available
Market status:
Links
Official page:
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in English:
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Description: Exceptional picture quality, super-fast response and maximum shooting versatility come together with the Sony α500 DSLR camera. A 12.3 megapixel Exmor™ CMOS image sensor and BIONZ™ image processing engine deliver amazing image quality with high-sensitivity shooting at up to ISO12800. You can also expand your shooting opportunities with two Live View modes, Quick Auto Focus Live View and Manual Focus Check Live View. Plus, a 9-area... read more
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