- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSLR-A350 | NX11 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $900.00 | $649.00 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2008-03-15 | 2011-02-28 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 20.5 oz (582 g) | 12.5 oz (353 g) |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
2.9 in. (131 x 99 x 75 mm) |
4.8 x
3.4 x
1.6 in. (123 x 87 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 14.6 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 5.16 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | 63 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | 22.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | 10.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 595 | 553 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3408 x 2272 (7.7 MP, 3:2), 3408 x 1920 (6.5 MP, 16:9), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other) |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3056 x 3056 (9.3 MP, 1:1), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (SRW) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.4 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30 ) 32 (30) |
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| Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 | Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point, center cross TTL phase detection with eye-start and "Quick AF" for Live View | Contrast Detect: 1 point (Free selection) Multi: Normal 15points, Close Up 35 points Face Detection: Max 10 faces |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x magnification | EVF: 921,000 dot VGA (640 x 480 pixel), 100% coverage, 0.86x magnification, 20.2mm Eyepoint, -4 to +2 Diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.49x | 0.57x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | 0.86x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 614,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV or 1/3EV step) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature/Color Filter, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone metering in Live View mode) | 247 (19 x 13) segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, No flash | Lens Priority, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene (Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 - 30 sec. (1 sec. step) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Built-in Auto Popup: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed, Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM) | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, OFF |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | RAW (SRW) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound) | |
| Included Memory: | ||
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | ||
| 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: | Optional Wired | Option Wired (SR9NX01) |
| Connections (extended): | DC Input, Wired Remote | DC Power Input Connector, Wired Remote |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.77 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.75 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | |
| 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): | 2.4 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | |
| 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): | 0.19 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.167 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.21 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.088 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Live View = 0.181s Full Autofocus Live View with Flash = 0.288s Prefocused Live View = 0.089s | |
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.6 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 400 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 730 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary BP1310 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeabl | 1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | Intelli-Studio 3.0, Samsung RAW Converter 4, Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.4+ | Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Tilting 2.7" LCD with Live View; Quick AF during Live View (pentamirror Tilt mechanism directs light to a dedicated live view image sensor, enabling fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, even during live view.); Super SteadyShot IS; Anti-Dust; Dynamic Range Optimizer. $800 body only, or $900 bundled with DT 18-70mm kit lens. | |
