Sony DSLR-A100 Specifications

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus Type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)750 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary NP-FM66H
Usable Battery TypesLithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NP-FM66H Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Valuesn/a
Lens MountSony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)27 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual)18 - 70mm
Zoom Ratio3.88x
Aperture Rangef/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread55.0mm
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationNo
Digital ZoomNo

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score61
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)22.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)11.2
Sensor TypeCCD
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)476
Effective Megapixels10.2
Sensor FormatAPS-C
Approximate Pixel Pitch6.12 microns
Focal Length Multipliern/a
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterFixed
Self-CleaningNo
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesCF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive
Dual Card SlotsYes
RAW Capture SupportYes

Image Capture

Image Resolution3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Continuous-mode frames/second2.4

General

Size5.2 x 3.7 x 2.8 in. (133 x 95 x 71 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberDSLR-A100
Camera FormatSLR
Currently ManufacturedNo
Retail Price$999.95
Street Price$799.99
Date Available2007-07-31
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderOptical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder TypeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.83x, 20mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter
Focus PeakingNo
EVF Resolutionn/a

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesPortrait, landscape, macro, sports, evening, night, night portrait
Self Timer2 or 10 seconds
Maximum ISO (native)1600
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsAuto, 100-1600
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color temperature, Custom
Shutter Speed Range1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

Can take moviesNo
Composite Video OutYes
NTSC/PAL Switchable VideoYes

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionHot shoe
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesAutomatic, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High-speed sync, Slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description12 meters at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync1/160

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)2.4
Flash cycle time, full power5.0 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)19
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele)0.31 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.301 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.58
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)0.65
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.116 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)5
Startup Time1.1 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time0.2 seconds

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)2.5
Rear Display Resolution230,000 dots
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenNo
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Max Playback Zoom12.0x
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackNo
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeRM-S1AM or RM-L1AM remotes
Connections (extended)DC input
Built-In Wi-FiNo

Basic

Sensor size369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Weight19.2 oz (545 g)