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Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 10 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Image sensor format | APS-C |
Sensor size | 0.93 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 11.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 10.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 px |
Other resolutions |
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Lens mount |
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Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Flash |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 9 |
Image stabiliser | Built-in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/160s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | TTL |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 3.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 3.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types | Compact Flash Type I/II |
Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Firewire | no |
ISO | Auto |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 3872 x 2592 px |
White balance presets | 7 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
Screen size | 2.5 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 95.0 % |
Live view | no |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83 x |
Separate info display | no |
Video recording | no |
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Analog signal format system |
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Weight | 19.22 oz |
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Width | 5.24 in |
Height | 3.73 in |
Depth | 2.81 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 750 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 1600.0 mAh |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes | Rotating |
First Look posted 6/5/2006 Full review posted 12/11/2006 Click to take a QTVR tour of the A100 The a (alpha) DSLR-A100 digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) camera is the first product to come from Sony's aquisition of Konica Minolta's D-SLR and technologies. The DSLR-A100 is based heavily on
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