Sony a500 specification
| Basic data | |
Name |
a500 |
Manofacturer |
Sony |
Release year |
2009 |
Last firmware |
1.00 |
| Sensor | |
Type |
CMOS |
Total pixel number |
12.9 MP |
Effective pixel number |
12.3 MP |
Size |
23.4 x 15.6mm |
Field of view |
1,5x |
Max. resolution |
4288 x 2856 px |
ISO range |
200 - 3200 (200-12800) |
| Auto focus | |
AF sensors total-cross-dual |
9-1-0 |
Aditional features |
|
Modes AFS-AFC-AFA-DMF |
|
AF range |
0 - 18 |
AF assist (IR) |
|
AF lens adjustements |
|
AF/MF button |
|
| Eye start |  |
| Metering | |
Modes |
40 segment ( Center weighted average, Spot) 1200-zone Evaluative Metering (in live view only) |
Range (spot) |
2-20 (4-20) EV |
Live view range (spot) |
1-17 (1-17) EV |
AEL button |
|
Exposure modes |
P, S, A, M, Auto, Auto no flash |
Program shift - manual shift |
|
Scene modes |
portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset |
Exposure compensation |
±2.0 (1/3) |
| Flash | |
Built-in |
|
Guide number |
12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100 |
Sync speed |
1/160 |
PC Sync connector |
|
Ratio control |
No |
Flash exp. compensation |
± 2 (1/3) |
| Shooting | |
Max. shutter speed |
1/4000s |
Drive speed: Viewfinder - LV |
5,3 - 4 fps |
Drive modes |
Single, Continuous (3 or 5fps),Self-timer(2 or 10sec), Bracketing continuous, Bracketing WB, Remote |
Exposure bracketing |
3 frames 1/3,1/2 |
WB bracketing |
|
DRO bracketing |
|
MLU |
No |
Wired remote conection |
Yes, optional |
IR remote |
Yes, optional |
DOF preview-Intel. preview |
|
Tethered control |
|
No-chip lenses |
M mode only |
Interval shooting |
|
GPS |
|
| Viewfinder | |
Type |
pentamirror |
Magnification - Coverage (LV) |
0.8x - 95 (90)% |
Eye relief (from frame) |
19 (15) |
Diopter adjustement |
-2,5 +1,0 |
Screen options |
G |
Live view (second-main sensor) |
|
Vievfinder Resoltion (px) |
|
| Image options | |
Output resolutions |
4272x2848, 3104x2072, 2128x1416, 4272x2400 (16:9), 3104x1744 (16:9), 2128x1192 (16:9) |
Image settings |
contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) |
WB settings |
auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 preset) |
Creative styles |
standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W |
Color spaces |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
NR Off raw-jpg |
|
NR levels |
Normal, High |
Multi frame NR |
|
DRO |
|
Auto HDR |
|
RAW - cRAW |
|
| Video features | |
Video capabilities |
|
Resolution |
|
Video format |
|
Audio format |
|
Microphone |
|
Additional video info |
|
| Body features and constructions | |
Environment sealings |
No |
LCD size |
3" |
LCD resolution |
230400px |
LCD tilt - swivel |
|
Supported media: CF-MS-SD |
|
Anti dust protection |
|
Vertical grip |
Yes |
Battery |
NP-FM500H |
Weight |
597g |
Dimensions |
137 x 104 x 84mm |
*Additional notes |
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