- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | GX200 | DSLR-A580 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $690.00 | $899.99 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2008-07-14 | 2010-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 7.3 oz (208 g) |
24.5 oz
(694 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.4 x
2.3 x
1.0 in. (112 x 58 x 25 mm) |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,123 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), Raw (.DNG) | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 7.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
640x480 (15) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (15) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG) | AVCHD, MP4 |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Ricoh Zoom Lens | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 72mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.1 - 15.3mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.5 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Multi / spot using CCD imager | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local. |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, Auto-Hi, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Outdoor, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 180 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, Skew correction, Text, Zoom macro | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 (with mirror lock-up) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Flash Off, Auto, Red-eye Flash, Flash On, Flash Synchro, Manual Flash | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Approx. 0.2 - 5.0 m (wide-angle), 0.15 - 3.0 m (telephoto) | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 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 | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | Raw (.DNG) | RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG) | AVCHD, MP4 |
Included Memory: | 54.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired | |
Connections (extended): | DC input, HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD; Wired Remote, External Micophone Jack | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.60 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.60 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.1 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 32 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.30 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.192 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.41 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.084 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.306s Live View: Quick AF lag = 0.193s Focus Check PD AF lag = 0.618s Focus Check CD AF lag = 1.691s Prefocused lag = 0.090s | |
Startup Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.6 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1050 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 1 x Proprietary DB-60 or 2 x AAA | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Usable Battery Types: | Li-Ion (DB-60) or Alkaline / Oxyride / NiMH (AAA) | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 7fps Burst Mode. |