- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSLR-A300 | XZ-2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $800.00 | $599.99 |
| Street Price: | $562.64 | $469.95 |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-15 | 2012-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 20.5 oz (582 g) |
12.6 oz
(357 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
2.9 in. (131 x 99 x 75 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.9 in. (113 x 65 x 48 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 1.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | 49 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | 20.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 538 | 216 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1632 (4.7 MP, Other), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1088 (2.1 MP, Other) |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | JPEG, 12-bit RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
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| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 | i.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm | 28 - 112mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm | 6 - 24mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x | 4.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.5 (T) - f/8 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
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| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point, center cross TTL phase detection with eye-start and "Quick AF" for Live View | Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x magnification | Optional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.49x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 920,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature/Color Filter, Custom | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater Auto, One-Touch |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone metering in Live View mode) | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot |
| 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 action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Beach & Snow, Underwater - Wide, Underwater - Macro), HDR , 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects |
| 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: | Built-in Auto Popup: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed, Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM) | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 5.2 |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | 12-bit RAW |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| 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 | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired | Optional RM-UC1 Remote cable |
| Connections (extended): | Dedicated Multi-connector (USB/AV/Remote); Micro HDMI Type-D, Accessory Port | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.21 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.27 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 7 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.62 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 4 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.11 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.069 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.18 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.033 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 730 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary Li-90B |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeabl | 1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 10MP version of the A350: Tilting 2.7" LCD with Live View; Quick AF during Live View (pentamirror Tilt mechanism directs light to a dedicated live view image sensor, enabling fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, even during live view.); Super SteadyShot IS; Anti-Dust; Dynamic Range Optimizer. $800 bundled with DT 18-70mm kit lens. | 3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction, 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects, FlashAir compatible, removable grip, accessory port. Body available in black only. |
