- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSLR-A350 | QX1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Lens-Style Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $900.00 | $399.99 |
Street Price: | $498.00 | |
Date Available: | 2008-03-15 | 2014-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 20.5 oz (582 g) |
7.6 oz
(216 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
2.9 in. (131 x 99 x 75 mm) |
2.9 x
2.7 x
2.1 in. (74 x 70 x 53 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 4.25 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | 78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | 23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | 12.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 595 | 1,063 |
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) |
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) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.4 | 3.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080 (30p/16Mbps) | |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Sony E |
Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
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 AF: Multi Point (25 points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / No LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x magnification | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.49x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | No |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 0.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | ||
Selfie Screen: | ||
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto (100-16000), 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/Color Filter, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
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) | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, No flash | |
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: | Built-in Auto Popup: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed, Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM) | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) | |
Included Memory: | ||
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | DC Input, Wired Remote | Multi Terminal/Micro USB, Wi-Fi with NFC |
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 | 3.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | 15 |
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): | 440 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 730 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeabl | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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 | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.4+ | |
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. | World's first lens-style camera with interchangeable lens mount. |