- 35mm 861.6mm2
- 24.6 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 3200
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | A900 | E-PL3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $2999.99 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2008-11-15 | 2011-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.1 oz
(939 g)
includes batteries |
15.1 oz
(428 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (110 x 64 x 37 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | 52 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | 20.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | 10.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,431 | 499 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408 (20.6 MP, Other), 4400 x 2936 (12.9 MP, 3:2), 4400 x 2472 (10.9 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1928 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), MPO (3D), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i (20Mbps/17Mbps))
1280x720 (60p (17Mbps/13Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | n/a | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. | Contrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area, Up to 8 Faces Detected |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 460,000 dots (153,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D, Underwater wide, Underwater macro; Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone) | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off. Wireless flash control supported. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Bundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | 12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| 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: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired or wireless | Optional RM-UC1 wired remote |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | Accessory Port 2, Multi Connector (USB/AV/Remote), Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 0.57 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.41 | 0.56 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 15 | 8 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 11 | 9 |
| 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 | 0.24 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.153 seconds | 0.113 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.43 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | 0.073 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 2.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.9 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5 |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 24.6MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, In-body SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Intelligent Preview, Enhanced DRO, Magnesium-alloy Body, Dust/Moisture Resistance, 100K Shutter, 3 User Programmable Memory Modes, AF Micro-adjustment, Top Mounted LCD, Quick Navigation system, Custom button, PhotoTV HD output via HDMI optimized for Sony Bravia TVs. | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5.5fps, Full HD movies, 6 Art Filters. External FL-LM1 flash bundled. Available in Black, White, Silver and Red. |
