Below you’ll find specifications for all Sony DSLR’s and SLT’s from the most recent at the top, to the oldest at the bottom.
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Model | |
Price
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$3199 body only, announced 9-16.
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Effective megapixels
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42.4
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,228,800 pixels, articulating screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, all SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body up to 5-way
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600. Extended mode 50 to 102,400.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/8000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, Eye-level fixed .51″ electronic viewfinder, 2.36m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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35.9mm x 24mm full frame
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AF assist lamp
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No
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Timer
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10, 5, 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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Yes, 4k XAVC S and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FM500H 1600 mAh
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Dimensions
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5.6″ x 4.1″ x 3.0″ 143mm x 104h x 76d
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Weight
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1.87 lb 849g with battery and card
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Additional info
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Good upgrade to the original A99, now with much better AF, Video, shooting speed and more megapixels.
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Model | |
Price
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$599 body only, announced 11-15.
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Effective megapixels
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24.2
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 460,800 pixels, tilt-out screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, Eye-level fixed .39″ electronic viewfinder, 1.44m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FM500H 1650 mAh
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Dimensions
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5.6″ x 4.1″ x 3.2″ 143mm x 104h x 81d
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Weight
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1.34 lb 610g without battery
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Additional info
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Entry level model with yesterdays technology, pass on this one.
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Model | |
Price
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$1199 body only 6-14
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,228,000 pixels, pull-out swivel screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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50 expanded mode /100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000/25600 expanded mode to 51200
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/8000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, Eye-level fixed XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5″ type) electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FM500H 1650 mAh
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Dimensions
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5.6″ x 4.1″ x 3.2″ 143mm x 104h x 81d
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Weight
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23.0oz 653g without battery
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Additional info
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New sensor, LCD and improvements to AF, but no more AF assist light. Minor upgrade from A77.
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Model | |
Price
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$598 with kit lens. 4-13
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Effective megapixels
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20.1
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 460,000 pixels, has tilt/swivel screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000 Extends to 25600 in multi-frame NR mode
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 0.46″ EVF with 1.44 million pixels.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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?
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Dimensions
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5.1″ x 3.8″ x 3.1″ 129mm x 95h x 78d
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Weight
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17.3oz 492g without battery
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Additional info
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First Sony Camera to use new 20.1MP sensor. Plastic composite lens mount.
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Model | |
Price
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$2799 body only 10-12
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, has tilt/swivel screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/8000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses eye-level fixed XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5″ type) electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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35.8mm x 23.8mm
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FM500H
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Dimensions
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5.8″ x 4.4″ x 3.1″ 147mm x 111h x 78d
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Weight
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28.6oz 812g without battery
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Additional info
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Second generation full frame camera for Sony. First SLT full frame body. Also has new ISO standard hotshoe.
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Model | |
Price
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$599 with kit lens 6-12
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Effective megapixels
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16.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 230,400 pixels, has tilt/swivel screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000 Extends to 25600 in multi-frame NR mode
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 0.46″ EVF with 1.44 million pixels.
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Sensor size
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23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.9″ x 3.7″ x 3.3″ 124mm x 92h x 85d
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Weight
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15.8oz 448g without battery
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Additional info
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Smaller body than A57, and uses smaller NP-FW50 battery from NEX cameras etc.
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Model | |
Price
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$699 body only 4-12
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Effective megapixels
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16.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, has tilt/swivel screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000 Extends to 25600 in multi-frame NR mode
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 0.46″ EVF with 1.44 million pixels.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FM500H
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Dimensions
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5.25″ x 3.9″ x 3.25″ 132mm x 98h x 81d
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Weight
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18.9oz 539g without battery
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Additional info
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Larger body than A55, and uses larger NP-FM500H battery from A900/700 etc. Pretty much a downgraded A65.
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Model | |
Price
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$1399 body only 10-11
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, pull-out swivel screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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50 expanded/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/8000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, Eye-level fixed XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5″ type) electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FM500H 1650 mAh
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Dimensions
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5.6″ x 4.1″ x 3.2″ 143mm x 104h x 81d
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Weight
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23.0oz 653g without battery
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Additional info
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Totally new camera, and replacement for the intermediate level A700. Highly upgraded A65.
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Model | |
Price
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$899 body only 10-11
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Effective megapixels
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24.3
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, tilt-out screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/16000
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, Eye-level fixed XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5″ type) electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FM500H 1650 mAh
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Dimensions
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5.2″ x 3.8″ x 3.2″ 132mm x 97h x 81d
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Weight
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19.1oz 543g without battery
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Additional info
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Basically an upgraded A57.
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Model |
A35
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Price
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$599 body only 8-11
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Effective megapixels
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16.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, stationary screen.
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 Extends to 25600 in multi-frame NR mode
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 0.46″ EVF with 1.44 million pixels.
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Sensor size
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23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.9″ x 3.6″ x 3.3″ 124mm x 92h x 85d
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Weight
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14.6oz 415g without battery
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Additional info
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Minor upgrade to the A33, including a 16.2mp sensor instead of the old 14.2mp, and a longer run time on video recording.
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Model |
A580
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Price
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$799 body only 11-10
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Effective megapixels
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16.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, tilting screen
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Lens
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Zoom
|
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Recording media
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SD, SDHC and memory stick pro
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800, 25600 in multi-frame NR mode
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Manual controls
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Yes
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, 95% coverage, live view also.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash.
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
|
NP-FM500H InfoLithium.
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Dimensions
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5.4″w x 4.1h x 3.3d 137mm x 104h x 84d
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Weight
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21.1oz 599g without battery
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Additional info
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Same as A560 but with more megapixels and costs more money.
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Model |
A560
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Price
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$649 body only 3-11?
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Effective megapixels
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14.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, tilting screen
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Lens
|
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Zoom
|
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Recording media
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SD, SDHC and memory stick pro
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800, 25600 in multi-frame NR mode
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Manual controls
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Yes
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, 95% coverage, live view also.
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Sensor size
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23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash.
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
|
NP-FM500H InfoLithium.
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Dimensions
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5.4″w x 4.1h x 3.3d 137mm x 104h x 84d
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Weight
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21.1oz 599g without battery
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Additional info
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Same as A580 but with less megapixels, and less money.
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Model |
A55
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Price
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$749 body only 9-10
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Effective megapixels
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16.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, has tilt/swivel screen.
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Lens
|
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Zoom
|
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
|
ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 Extends to 25600 in multi-frame NR mode
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 0.46″ EVF with 1.44 million pixels.
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Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.9″ x 3.6″ x 3.3″ 124mm x 92h x 85d
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Weight
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15.3oz 433g without battery
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Additional info
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Upgrade to A33, includes GPS, 2 more megapixels, 10fps (instead of 7fps with A330) and larger buffer.
|
Model |
A33
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Price
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$649 body only 9-10
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Effective megapixels
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14.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, has tilt/swivel screen.
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Lens
|
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Zoom
|
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Recording media
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Memory stick pro duo, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 Extends to 25600 in multi-frame NR mode
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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No, uses 0.46″ EVF with 1.44 million pixels.
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Sensor size
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23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
|
NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.9″ x 3.6″ x 3.3″ 124mm x 92h x 85d
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Weight
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15.3oz 433g without battery
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Additional info
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Uses translucent mirror, so no mirror slap, prism, or optical viewfinder.
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Model |
A390
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Price
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$599 with lens 7-10
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Effective megapixels
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14.2
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 230,400 pixels, has tilt-out screen and live view.
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Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.5mm x 15.7mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
|
No, uses flash
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
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No |
Power source
|
NP-FH50
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Dimensions
|
5.0″ x 3.8″ x 3.3″ 128mm x 97h x 84d
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Weight
|
17.5oz 497g without battery
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Additional info
|
Grip has been changed, otherwise very similar to A380.
|
Model |
A290
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Price
|
$499 with lens 7-10
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Effective megapixels
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14.2
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 230,400 pixels
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Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
|
Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
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Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
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23.5mm x 15.7mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash
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Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FH50
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Dimensions
|
5.0″ x 3.8″ x 3.1″ 128mm x 97h x 80d
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Weight
|
16oz 456g without battery
|
Additional info
|
Upgraded A230. Now has 14.2mp sensor and bigger grip. |
Model |
A450 (not available in US)
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Price
|
Original price unavailable 1-10
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Effective megapixels
|
14.2
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LCD monitor
|
2.7″ 230,400 pixels
|
Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
200/400/800/1600/3200/4000/5000/6400/12800
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.4mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
|
No, uses flash
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FM500h
|
Dimensions
|
5.5″w x 4.2h x 3.2d 137mm x 104h x 81d
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Weight
|
17oz 520g without battery
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Additional info
|
Slight downgrade from A500. Not sold in US.
|
Model |
A550
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Price
|
$949 with lens 10-09
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Effective megapixels
|
14.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels, tilting screen
|
Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
SD, SDHC and memory stick pro
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800
|
Manual controls
|
Yes
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
|
No, uses flash.
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No, but has live view.
|
Power source
|
NP-FH500H Lithium, but not info capable.
|
Dimensions
|
5.4″w x 4.1h x 3.3d 137mm x 104h x 84d
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Weight
|
21oz 597g without battery
|
Additional info
|
All new sensor for better high ISO noise reduction. Dual card slots for Memory stick and SD, live view, no longer can use Compact flash cards. Pay $200 more for additional 2mp and sharper screen, otherwise mostly the same as A500.
|
Model |
A500
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Price
|
$749 body only 10-09
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Effective megapixels
|
12.3
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LCD monitor
|
3.0″ 230,400 pixels, tilting screen
|
Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
SD, SDHC and memory stick pro
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800
|
Manual controls
|
Yes
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
|
No, uses flash.
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No, but has live view.
|
Power source
|
NP-FH500H Lithium, but not info capable.
|
Dimensions
|
5.4″w x 4.1h x 3.3d 137mm x 104h x 84d
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Weight
|
21oz 597g without battery
|
Additional info
|
All new sensor for better high ISO noise reduction. Dual card slots for Memory stick and SD, live view, no longer can use Compact flash cards. Pay $200 more for additional 2mp and sharper screen, otherwise mostly the same as A550.
|
Model |
A850
|
Price
|
$1999 body only 9-09
|
Effective megapixels
|
24.6
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 921,600 pixels
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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compactflash I and II, and memory stick pro
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/4000/5000/6400
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/8000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, 98% coverage
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Sensor size
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35.9mm x 24mm full frame
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AF assist lamp
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Yes, dedicated lamp, not flash.
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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No
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Movie mode
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No |
Power source
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NP-FM500h
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Dimensions
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6.1″w x 4.6h x 3.25d 156mm x 117h x 82d
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Weight
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30oz 850g without battery
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Additional info
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Slight downgrade from A900. Absent is the 100% viewfinder, and a slower continuous shooting speed of 3fps instead of 5fps.
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Model |
A380
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Price
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$849 with lens 7-09
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Effective megapixels
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14.2
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 230,400 pixels, tilting screen
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Lens
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Zoom
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Recording media
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SD, SDHC and memory stick pro
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200
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Manual controls
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Yes
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, 95% coverage
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Sensor size
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23.6mm x 15.8mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash.
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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No, but has live view.
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Power source
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NP-FH50
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Dimensions
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5.2″w x 3.9h x 2.9d 128mm x 97h x 71d
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Weight
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20oz 489g without battery
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Additional info
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Dual card slots for Memory stick and SD, live view, no longer can use Compact flash cards. Pay $200 more for additional 2mp, otherwise mostly the same as A330.
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Model |
A330
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Price
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$649 with lens 7-09
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Effective megapixels
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10.2
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 230,400 pixels, tilting screen
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Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
SD, SDHC and memory stick pro
|
Image stabilization
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Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200
|
Manual controls
|
Yes
|
Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
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Yes, 95% coverage
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Sensor size
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23.6mm x 15.7mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
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No, uses flash.
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Timer
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10 sec – 2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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No, but has live view.
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Power source
|
NP-FH50
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Dimensions
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5.2″w x 3.9h x 2.9d 128mm x 97h x 71d
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Weight
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21oz 491g without battery
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Additional info
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Dual card slots for Memory stick and SD, live view, and neat carbon fiber looking body covering. No more support for Compact flash cards.
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Model |
A230
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Price
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$549 with lens 7-09
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Effective megapixels
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10.2
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 230,400 pixels
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Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
SD, SDHC and memory stick pro
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200
|
Manual controls
|
Yes
|
Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.6mm x 15.8mm APS-C
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AF assist lamp
|
No, uses flash.
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FH50
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Dimensions
|
5.2″w x 3.9h x 2.7d 128mm x 97h x 68d
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Weight
|
17oz 452g without battery
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Additional info
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Dual card slots for Memory stick and SD, no longer able to use Compact flash cards
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Model |
A900
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Price
|
$2999 body only 10-08
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Effective megapixels
|
24.6
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LCD monitor
|
3.0″ 921,600 pixels
|
Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
compactflash I and II, and memory stick pro
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200/4000/5000/6400
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/8000 sec
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Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 100% coverage
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Sensor size
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35.9mm x 24mm full frame
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AF assist lamp
|
Yes, dedicated lamp, not flash.
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
No
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FM500h
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Dimensions
|
6.1″w x 4.6h x 3.25d 156mm x 117h x 82d
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Weight
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30oz 850g without battery
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Additional info
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First mid-level full frame camera for Sony, to compete with Canon’s 5D and Nikon’s D700 etc.
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Model |
A350
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Price
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A350-$799 body only, 3-08.
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Effective megapixels
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A350, 14.2mp
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 230,000 pixels Live view and tilt-able screen
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Lens
|
A350 with the 18-70mm kit lens is $899
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Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
compactflash I and II.
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Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.6mm x 15.8mm APS-C size
|
AF assist lamp
|
No, uses flash.
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FM500h InfoLITHIUM®
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Dimensions
|
5.25″w x 4.00h x 3.0d 131mm x 98h x 75d.
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Weight
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1.3lbs (20.5oz) 582g without battery
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Additional info
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The same as the A300 except for the additional 4mp, which adds $100 to the price.
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Model |
A300
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Price
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$799 with kit lens, 4-08.
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Effective megapixels
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10.2mp.
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LCD monitor
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2.7″ 230,000 pixels Live view and tilt-able screen
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Lens
|
A300 price ($799) at this time includes Sony 18-70 F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens.
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Zoom
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|
Recording media
|
compactflash I and II.
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Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.6mm x 15.8mm APS-C size
|
AF assist lamp
|
No, uses flash.
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FM500h InfoLITHIUM®
|
Dimensions
|
5.25″w x 4.00h x 3.0d 131mm x 98h x 75d.
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Weight
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1.3lbs (20.5oz) 582g without battery
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Additional info
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This camera is basically the same as the A350, except it has 10.2mp, instead of 14.2mp, which ups the price $100.
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Model |
A200
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Price
|
$699 with kit lens. 3-08
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Effective megapixels
|
10.2
|
LCD monitor
|
2.7″ 230,000 pixels
|
Lens
|
Price at this time includes Sony 18-70 F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. |
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
compactflash I and II.
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.6mm x 15.8mm APS-C size
|
AF assist lamp
|
No, uses flash.
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FM500h InfoLITHIUM®
|
Dimensions
|
5.25″w x 3.75h x 2.9d 133mm x 95h x 71d
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Weight
|
1.2lbs 545g without battery
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Additional info
|
Entry level, in some ways a trimmed down A 100. Competes with NikonD40 and other sub $700 DSLR camera kits.
|
Model |
A700
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Price
|
$1399 body only 10-07
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Effective megapixels
|
12.2
|
LCD monitor
|
3.0″ 921,000 pixels
|
Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
compactflash I and II, and memory stick pro
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200/4000/5000/6400
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/8000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.5mm x 15.6mm APS-C size
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes, dedicated lamp, not flash.
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FM500h
|
Dimensions
|
5.6″w x 4.25h x 3.25d 142mm x 105h x 98d
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Weight
|
1.5lbs 690g without battery
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Additional info
|
First mid-level camera for Sony, to compete with Canon’s 40D and Nikon’s D300 etc.
|
Model |
A100
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Price
|
$899 body only 7-06
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Effective megapixels
|
10.2
|
LCD monitor
|
2.5″ 230,000 pixels
|
Lens
|
|
Zoom
|
|
Recording media
|
compactflash I and II, and memory stick pro using adapter.
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in body
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600 lo80/high200
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec
|
Optical viewfinder
|
Yes, 95% coverage
|
Sensor size
|
23.6mm x 15.8mm APS-C size
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes, using flash
|
Timer
|
10 sec – 2 sec delay
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
Movie mode
|
No |
Power source
|
NP-FM55
|
Dimensions
|
5.25″w x 3.75h x 2.9d 133mm x 95h x 71d
|
Weight
|
19oz 545g without battery
|
Additional info
|
eye start auto focus, dust reduction system on sensor. Sony’s upgrade to the now defunct Konica Minolta 5D
|