Sony A700 Feature Comparison
The chart below compares the A700 with the A100 as well as Konica-Minolta models, since they are compatible with the same lenses and accessories. What we've done below is to present something of a hybrid comparison between these four models. A red cell means that a given camera performs below the others, a green cell means that it performs better, and a yellow cell means it falls somewhere between. In cases where two cameras share a superior capability, both their cells will be colored green, etc. Sharp-eyed readers may find some areas where we haven't chosen to highlight a particular difference. Those cases are simply ones that we don't feel are significant in typical use of the camera.
We also have a table comparing the Sony A700 with competing models from other manufacturers. This table is a bit wider though, and breaks the page layout in some browsers, so we're simply providing a link to it here that will open in a separate browser window. See the Sony A700 vs the Competition comparison table for more info.
| Sony Alpha and Konica Minolta DSLR Camera Comparison | |||||
Manufacturer |
Sony
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Sony
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Konica Minolta
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Konica Minolta
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| Model
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Alpha A700
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Alpha A100
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Maxxum 7D
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Maxxum 5D
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Imaging
System |
Sensor Manufacturer
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Sony
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Sony
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Sony
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Sony
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sensor Type
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CMOS
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CCD
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CCD
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CCD
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Color Filter Array
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RGB
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RGB
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RGB
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RGB
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Total Megapixels
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13.05
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10.8
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6.3
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6.3
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Effective Megapixels
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12.25
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10.2
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6.1
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6.1
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Effective Sensor Size (mm)
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23.5 x 15.6
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23.6 x 15.8
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23.7 x 15.6
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23.7 x 15.6
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Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
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1.5x
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1.5x
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1.5x
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1.5x
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Sensor-shift image stabilization
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Ultrasonic sensor dust-removal function
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Yes (via anti-shake mechanism)
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Yes (via anti-shake mechanism)
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No
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No
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Image Processor
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BIONZ
(2nd generation) |
BIONZ
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CxProcess III
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CxProcess III
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A/D Conversion
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12-bit
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12-bit
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12-bit
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12-bit
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Viewfinder
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Type
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Eye-level pentaprism
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Eye-level pentamirror
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Eye-level pentaprism
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Eye-level pentamirror
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Coverage
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95%
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95%
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95%
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95%
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Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
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0.9x
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0.83x
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0.9x
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0.83x
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Eyepoint (mm)
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25
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20
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25
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20
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Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
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-3.0 to +1.0
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-2.5 to +1.0
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-3.0 to +1.0
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-2.5 to +1.0
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Focusing Screen
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Interchangeable Spherical Acute Matte
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Fixed Spherical Acute Matte
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Interchangeable Spherical Acute Matte (G-type as standard)
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Fixed Spherical Acute Matte
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Viewfinder
Info Display |
16:9 area frames, AF frames, Spot metering area, Flash compensation, Flash status, Flash mode, (wireless/ HS), Manual focus, AF mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, EV scale, Autoexposure lock, Shots remaining, Shake warning, Super SteadyShot scale, Aspect ratio
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Wide focus frame, spot AF area, local focus areas, Spot metering area, Flash compensation, Flash status, Flash mode, (wireless/ HS), Autoexposure lock, Shutter speed, Aperture, EV scale, Shots remaining, Shake warning, Super SteadyShot scale
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Wide focus frame, spot AF area, local focus areas, spot metering area, anti-shake scale, flash compensation indicator, flash signal, high-speed sync indicator, wireless / remote flash indicator, manual focus indicator, AE lock indicator, focus signal, shutter-speed display, aperture display, EV scale, camera-shake warning, frames-remaining counter
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Wide focus frame, spot AF area, local focus areas, spot metering area, flash compensation indicator, flash signal, high-speed sync indicator, wireless / remote flash indicator, AE lock indicator, focus signal, shutter-speed display, aperture display, EV scale, frames-remaining counter, camera-shake warning, anti-shake scale
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Depth of Field Preview
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Live Preview on LCD
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Recording
System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive / MS Duo / MS Pro Duo
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
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Compatible File System
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FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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Recording Formats
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RAW (ARW 2.0), JPEG
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RAW (ARW), JPEG
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RAW (MRW), JPEG
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RAW (MRW), JPEG
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Maximum Resolution
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4288 x 2856 (RAW);
4272 x 2848 (JPEG) |
3872 x 2592
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3008 x 2000
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3008 x 2000
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Reduced Resolutions
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3:2
3104 x 2064; 2128 x 1424 16:9 |
2896 x 1936;
1920 x 1280 |
2256 x 1496;
1504 x 1000 |
2256 x 1496;
1504 x 1000 |
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RAW + JPEG Recording
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Yes, selectable JPEG resolution (Fine compression only)
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Yes, Large/Fine JPEG only
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Yes, selectable JPEG resolution (Fine compression only)
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Yes, selectable JPEG resolution (Fine compression only)
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Color Space &
White Balance |
User Selectable Color Space
|
Yes
sRGB (thirteen variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB (six variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB (two variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB (eight variants) + Adobe RGB (two variants) |
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Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments |
7 options each for sharpness, saturation, contrast, and brightness, plus 4 options for zone matching.
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5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast.
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5 options each for sharpness, contrast, saturation and hue.
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5 options each for sharpness, contrast, and saturation.
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Preset WB settings
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6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
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6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
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6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
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6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), plus Auto and Custom
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Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
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2500 - 9900K with 19-step magenta / green compensation
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2500 - 9900K with 19-step magenta / green compensation
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2500 ~ 9900K in 100K increments
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2500 - 9900K with 19-step magenta / green compensation
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WB Adjustment Range
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Preset WB:
-3 to +3; Fluorescent WB: -2 to +4; |
Preset WB:
-3 to +3; Fluorescent WB: -2 to +4 |
+/-3 steps in 1-step increments
Arbitrary step size (approx. 10 mireds per step in most modes) |
+/-3 steps in 1-step increments
Arbitrary step size (approx. 10 mireds per step in most modes) |
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Autofocus
System |
Type
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TTL phase detection
|
TTL phase detection
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TTL phase detection
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TTL phase detection
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# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
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11 points, (1 center twin-cross type and 11 single-axis with high accuracy f/2.8 center point)
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9 points
(1 center cross-type and 8 single-axis) |
9 points
(1 center cross-type and 8 single-axis) |
9 points
(1 center cross-type and 8 single-axis) |
|
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Superimposed Focus Point
Display
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Yes
|
Yes
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|
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AF Working Range (ISO 100)
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EV 0 ~ 18
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EV 0 ~ 18
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EV -1 ~ 18
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EV -1 ~ 18
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AF-assist Beam
|
Yes,
LED, range 1 - 7m |
Yes, stroboscopic flash
|
Yes, stroboscopic flash
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Yes, stroboscopic flash
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|
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Eye-start Focusing
|
Yes
(grip detection too) |
Yes
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No
|
No
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Exposure
Control |
Shooting Modes
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12 - Auto, Program Shift, Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Manual, Memory Recall, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view/portrait
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12 - Auto, Program Shift, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Evening, Night, Night Portrait
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8 - Full Auto, Program, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Three memory register settings
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10 - Full Auto, Program, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Portrait
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|
Metering Zones
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40
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40
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14
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14
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Metering Modes
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Multi-segment Honeycomb pattern, Center-Weighted, and Spot
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Multi-segment Honeycomb pattern, Center-Weighted, and Spot
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Multi-segment honeycomb-pattern metering, Center-weighted, Spot
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Multi-segment honeycomb-pattern metering, Center-weighted, Spot
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Metering System Working Range
(F1.4, ISO 100) |
1) Honeycomb-Pattern / Center-Weighted Average; EV 0 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 2 ~ 20 |
1) Honeycomb-Pattern / Center-Weighted Average; EV 1 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 4 ~ 20 |
1) Honeycomb-Pattern / Center-Weighted Average; EV 0 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 20 |
1) Honeycomb-Pattern / Center-Weighted Average; EV 1 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 4 ~ 20 |
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ISO Range / Extended
|
100 ~ 3200 / 6400
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100 ~ 1600 / 80
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100 ~ 3200
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100 ~ 3200
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Exposure Compensation
|
+/-3 EV in 1/3EV increments
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+/-2 EV in 1/3EV increments
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+/-3EV in 1/2EV increments, or +/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments
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+/-2EV in 1/3EV increments
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|
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing
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3 or 5 shots in +/-1/3, 1/2 or 2/3 EV steps
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3 shots, +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 2/3 EV increments
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3 or 5 shots, +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
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3 shots, +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 2/3 EV increments
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Shutter Speeds,
Frame Rate, |
Shutter Type
|
Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
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Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
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Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
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Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane
|
|
Shutter Speed Range
|
1/8000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
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1/4000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
|
1/4000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
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1/4000 ~ 30 sec., bulb
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Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
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4.91 fps
/ 13 Extra Fine JPEG, 11 RAW frames |
2.85 fps
/ 24 LF JPEG, 3 RAW+JPEG, or 8 RAW frames |
2.75 fps
/ 15 LF JPEG or 9 RAW frames |
2.75 fps
/ 15 LF JPEG or 9 RAW frames |
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Flash
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Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
|
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
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Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
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Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
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Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
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Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
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1/250 (1/200 with Super SteadyShot)
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1/160 (1/120 with Super SteadyShot)
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1/160 ( 1/125 anti-shake on)
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1/160 ( 1/125 anti-shake on)
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps
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+/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
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+/-2EV in 1/2EV steps
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+/-2EV in 1/3EV steps
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Slow-sync flash
|
1st or 2nd curtain
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1st or 2nd curtain
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1st or 2nd curtain
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1st or 2nd curtain
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|
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PC Sync Terminal
|
Yes
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Hot shoe only
|
Yes
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Hot shoe only
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|
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Playback
System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count
|
3.0 in LCD / 921,600 pixels
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2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels
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2.5 in LCD / 207,000 pixels
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2.5 in LCD / 115,000 pixels
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Enlarged Playback / Scroll
|
13x max. / Yes
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12x max. / Yes
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4.7x max / Yes
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4.7x max / Yes
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|
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LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
|
11 steps
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5 steps
|
11 steps
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11 steps
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|
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Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Yes
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|
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Video Out/ HD Video
|
Yes/Yes (HDMI)
|
Yes/No
|
Yes/No
|
Yes/No
|
|
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Other Features
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Computer Connection
|
Yes, USB 2.0 High Speed, PTP-compliant
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Yes, USB 2.0 High Speed, PTP-compliant
|
Yes, USB 2.0 High-Speed (PTP compliant)
|
Yes, USB 2.0 High-Speed (PTP compliant)
|
|
Direct Printing (PictBridge printers)
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Yes
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|
|
Menu Languages
|
6 (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese)
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6 (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese)
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8 (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.)
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11 (Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean)
|
|
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Camera Default Reset
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Yes
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|
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Custom Functions (Quantity)
|
Yes (21)
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Yes (12)
|
Yes (20)
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Yes (12)
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|
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Remote Control
|
Wireless: with included RMT-DSLR1 IR remote control
or Wired: with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM |
Wired with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM
|
Optional, compatible with RC-1000S or RC-1000L
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Optional, compatible with RC-1000S or RC-1000L
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|
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Info LCD Panel / Illumination
|
No / n/a
|
No / n/a
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No / n/a
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No / n/a
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Body Structure
|
Body Cover / Chassis
|
Magnesium Alloy (front), Polycarbonate (rear) / Aluminum
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Polycarbonate / Unknown
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Magnesium Alloy (front), Plastic (rear) / Unknown
|
Glass Fiber Plastic
|
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Environmental Seals
|
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
No
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Power System
|
Battery Compatibility
|
NP-FM500H
|
NP-FM55H
|
NP-400
|
NP-400
|
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Rated Shooting Capacity at 20C/68F
|
CIPA: 650
|
CIPA: 750
|
100% AE: 600
50% Flash: 400 (Konica Minolta spec) |
CIPA: 550;
Konica Minolta spec: 700 |
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Dimensions &
Weight
|
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
|
142 x 105 x 80
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133 x 95 x 72
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150 x 106 x 78
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131 x 93 x 67
|
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Weight (body only)
|
690 g
|
545 g
|
760 g
|
590 g
|
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Oper.
Env. |
Operating Temperature Range
|
0 ~ 40C
|
0 ~ 40C
|
0 ~ 40C
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0 ~ 40C
|
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Operating Humidity Range
|
Not stated
|
Not stated
|
Not Stated
|
Not Stated
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Kit Lens
|
Focal length / aperture
|
18-70mm
f3.5-4.5 DT or 16-105mm f3.5-5.6 DT |
18-70mm
f3.5-4.5 DT |
-
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18-70mm
f/3.5-5.6 AF |
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Lens Compatibility
|
Lens Mount / Compatibility
|
Sony Alpha mount; compatible with "most" Konica Minolta A-mount (Maxxum-compatible) AF lenses as well.
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Sony Alpha mount; compatible with "most" Konica Minolta A-mount (Maxxum-compatible) AF lenses as well.
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A-type / All A-type lenses except MD and MC series manual focus lenses. AF Macro 3x - 1x f/1.7-2.8 lens cannot be used with Anti-Shake, nor does Anti-Shake work with any lens with a macro release. (Sony Alpha lenses should work as well)
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A-type / All A-type lenses except MD and MC series manual focus lenses. AF Macro 3x - 1x f/1.7-2.8 lens cannot be used with Anti-Shake, nor does Anti-Shake work with any lens with a macro release. (Sony Alpha lenses should work as well)
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