Samsung SL310 vs Sony DSLR-A500 Specifications

1/1.72 inch 41.5mm²
13.6 megapixels
28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A500 Review.

Detailed specifications
Samsung SL310W
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	SL310	DSLR-A500
Alternate Model Number(s):	L310W
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$229.95	$849.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-09-15	2009-10-08
Tripod Mount:	No	Yes
Weight:	4.9 oz (138 g)	31.7 oz (900 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	3.6 x 2.4 x 0.9 in. (92 x 61 x 23 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:	13.6	12.3
Sensor Format:	1/1.72 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	41.5152mm² (7.44mm x 5.58mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.75 microns	5.55 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2, 16:9
Color Filter Type:		RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		64
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		21.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		11.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		772
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4240 x 3180 (13.5 MP, 4:3), 4240 x 2826 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2385 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)	4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9), 3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 3104 x 1744 (5.4 MP, 16:9), 2128 x 1416 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2188 x 1192 (2.6 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)	JPEG, RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	4.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:	AVI (MPEG-4)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:	Samsung Zoom Lens	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 102mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	6 - 21.6mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.60x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8(W) - f/5.7(T)	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 80 cm 2.0 - 31.5 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 5.0x	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF)	9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 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:	230,000 dots	230,400 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	13.3x	13.4x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		12800
Minimum ISO (native):		200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* at 3MP)	Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1500 - 8 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:	Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE	40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix	Auto, 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:	Wide : 0.2m - 4.6m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.3m , (ISO AUTO) (TBD: wide 5.9m, tele 2.9m)	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW
Movie File Format:	AVI (MPEG-4)
Included Memory:	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	About 40MB (TBD) Internal
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 Full (LOW) Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional Wireless or Wired
Connections (extended):	DC input (4.2v)	DC input, mini-HDMI, Wired Remote

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.48
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.47
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		9
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):		4.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		5
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):		0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.182 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.21 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Quick AF Live View: Center AF: 0.180s Wide-area AF: 0.181s
Startup Time:		0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		1000 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary SLB-10A (1,050mAh)	Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Samsung Master, Adobe Reader	Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS 10.3 or higher	Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, wide-angle lens and Dual Image Stabilization.	Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer (Auto, Level 1-5), HDMI Output.