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| General | ||
| Model Number: | A900 | A3000 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-3000, ILCE-3500 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $2999.99 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $499.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-11-15 | 2013-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.1 oz
(939 g)
includes batteries |
21.7 oz
(616 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
5.0 x
3.6 x
3.3 in. (128 x 91 x 85 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 4.25 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | 78 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | 23.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | 12.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,431 | 1,068 |
| 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) |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 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, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
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| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Sony E |
| Lens: | n/a | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 32 (T); 7 blade aperture | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| 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 AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | EVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopter, 21mm eyepoint from eyepiece lens, 15mm from eyepiece frame at -1m^-1 diopter (CIPA standard) |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 201,600 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | 0.47x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | 0.70x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | 15.1x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 16000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
| 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, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 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 | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature; HDR; DRO | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | Multi Interface Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive | MS PRO Duo / 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) | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | |
| 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired or wireless | Optional wired RM-VPR1 |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | Multi Terminal/Micro USB (with remote support) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 0.98 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.41 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 15 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.84 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 11 | 11 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.5 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | 0.28 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 | 0.069 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.39 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | 0.022 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 2.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 470 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) |
| 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. | Mirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p). |
