- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSLR-A200 | X2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $1995.00 |
Street Price: | $469.99 | $1,499.00 |
Date Available: | 2008-02-01 | 2012-05-10 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
22.0 oz
(625 g)
includes batteries |
12.2 oz
(345 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.7 x
2.8 in. (133 x 95 x 71 mm) |
4.9 x
2.7 x
2.0 in. (124 x 69 x 52 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 4.79 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 521 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
4944 x 3272
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4288 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, .DNG RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | No |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | ||
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | Other | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | n/a |
Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 | Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH, 8 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm | 36mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm | 24mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/2.8 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF | Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x magnification | Optional optical or EVF. |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.83x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 12500 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color temperature/Color filter, Custom | Auto, halogen, daylight, flash, cloudy, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot | Smart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto, flash exposure correction, red-eye correction, fill-in flash, slow sync, studio, 1st/2nd curtain sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58 |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW | .DNG RAW |
Movie File Format: | ||
Included Memory: | 110.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired | |
Connections (extended): | Wired remote, DC input | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.8 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 8 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.19 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.180 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.20 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.088 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 450 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 750 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Super SteadyShot in-camera Image Stabilization, Anti-Dust Technology, D-Range Optimizer, Eye-Start Autofocus System. Improvements over A100 include: Maximum ISO of 3200 (up from 1600), 2.7" LCD (up from 2.5"), 1.7x faster auto focus speed, auto pop-up flash (vs manual release), PhotoTV HD Viewing (requires output via supplied Sony USB connector cable with select Sony BRAVIA HDTV). MSRP is US$600 bundled with DT 18-70mm 70mm f3.5-5.6 lens, or $800 bundled with both the 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 and 75�300mm f4.5-5.6 lenses. |