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| Released | 2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
Sensor type |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
CMOS |
CCD |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor pixels (MP) |
6.3 |
6.3 |
10.8 |
13.05 |
10.8 |
10.8 |
14.9 |
Effective pixel (MP) |
6.0 |
6.0 |
10.0 |
12,24 |
10.2 |
10.2 |
14.2 |
Sensor manufacturer |
Sony |
Sony |
Sony |
Sony |
Sony |
Sony |
Sony |
| sensor size | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
FOV |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
Max. resolution |
3008 x 2000 |
3008 x 2000 |
3872 x 2592 |
4288 x 2856 |
3872 x 2592 |
3872 x 2592 |
4592 x 3056 |
ISO ratings |
100 - 3200 |
100 - 3200 |
100 - 1600 |
100 - 3200 (6400) |
100 - 3200 |
100 - 3200 |
100 - 3200 |
Image stabilisation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
AF Type |
TTL phase-detection system, 9 area(1 cross type) |
TTL phase-detection system, 9 area(1 cross type) |
TTL phase-detection system, 9 area(1 cross type) |
TTL phase-detection system, 11 area(1 double cross type) |
TTL phase-detection system, 9 area(1 cross type) |
TTL phase-detection system, 9 area(1 cross type) |
TTL phase-detection system, 9 area(1 cross type) |
| AF range (EV) | -1 - 18 |
-1 - 18 |
0 - 18 |
0 - 18 |
0 - 18 |
0 - 18 |
0 - 18 |
| AF mode | AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF |
AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF |
AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF |
AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF |
AF-A, AF-S, AF-C |
AF-A, AF-S, AF-C |
AF-A, AF-S, AF-C |
| live view | No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes (secondary sensor) |
Yes (secondary sensor) |
WB settings |
7 positions, plus manual |
7 positions, plus manual |
7 positions, plus manual |
7 positions, plus manual |
7 positions, plus manual |
7 positions, plus manual |
7 positions, plus manual |
Min. shutter speed |
30 sec + Bulb |
30 sec + Bulb |
30 sec + Bulb |
30 sec + Bulb |
30 sec + Bulb |
30 sec + Bulb |
30 sec + Bulb |
Max. shutter speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
Built in flash |
Yes, pop-up |
Yes, pop-up |
Yes, pop-up |
Yes, pop-up |
Yes, Auto popup with manual popup button |
Yes, Auto popup with manual popup button |
Yes, Auto popup with manual popup button |
Flash guide |
12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100 |
12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100 |
12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100 |
12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100 |
12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100 |
12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100 |
12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100 |
| Flash Sync speed | 1/160 - 1/125( AS) |
1/160 - 1/125( AS) |
1/160 - 1/125( AS) |
1/250 - 1/200( SSS) |
1/160 |
1/160 |
1/160 |
External flash |
hot-shoe (Minolta) |
hot-shoe (Minolta) |
hot-shoe (Minolta) |
hot-shoe (Minolta) |
hot-shoe (Minolta) |
hot-shoe (Minolta) |
hot-shoe (Minolta) |
| PC sync | Yes |
No |
NO |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Flash modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, manual, Off |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Rear sync, Manual flash, Off |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Rear sync, Off |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Rear sync, Off |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Rear sync, Off |
Exposure compesations |
-3 EV to +3 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV |
-3 EV to +3 EV in 0.3 or 0.7 EV |
±2.0 EV, 0.3 or 0.7 EV |
±3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV |
±2.0 EV, 0.3 EV |
±2.0 EV, 0.3 EV |
±2.0 EV, 0.3 EV |
Metering system |
14 segment, Center weighted average, Spot |
14 segment, Center weighted average, Spot |
40 segment, Center weighted average, Spot |
40 segment, Center weighted average, Spot |
40 segment, Center weighted average, Spot |
40 segment ( Center weighted average, Spot) 1200-zone Evaluative Metering (in live view only) |
40 segment ( Center weighted average, Spot) 1200-zone Evaluative Metering (in live view only)) |
| exposure modes | P, A, S, M |
P, A, S, M, Auto |
P, A, S, M, Auto |
P, A, S, M, Auto |
P, A, S, M, Auto |
P, A, S, M, Auto |
P, A, S, M, Auto |
Continuous drive speeds |
3 fps, up to 12 JPEG or 9 RAW frames |
3 fps, up to 10 JPEG or 5 RAW frames |
3 fps, media limited JPG frames or 6 RAW files |
5 fps, media limited JPG frames or 18 RAW files |
3 fps, media limited JPG frames or 6 RAW files |
2 fps(Live view)/3fps ( viewfinder) media limited JPG frames or 6 RAW files |
2 fps(Live view)/2.5fps ( viewfinder) media limited JPG frames or 4 RAW files |
Drive modes |
Single-frame, Continuous |
Single-frame, Continuous |
Single-frame, Continuous |
Single-frame, Continuous advance (H/L selectable) |
Single-frame, Continuous |
Single-frame, Continuous |
Single-frame, Continuous |
Remote control |
Wire (Optional) |
Wire (Optional) |
Wire (Optional) |
Wire (Optional), Infra-red |
Wire (Optional) |
Wire (Optional) |
Wire (Optional) |
Self timer Interval |
2 or 10 sec (2 sec withmirror lock-up) |
2 or 10 sec (2 sec withmirror lock-up) |
2 or 10 sec (2 sec withmirror lock-up) |
2 or 10 sec (2 sec withmirror lock-up) |
2 or 10 sec |
2 or 10 sec |
2 or 10 sec |
Orientation sensor |
Yes (but partially) |
Yes (but partially) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Storage media types |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Memory Stick: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Anti Dust protection |
NO |
NO |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder |
pentaprism |
pentamirror |
pentamirror |
pentaprism |
pentamirror |
pentamirror |
pentamirror |
| VF magnification | 0.9x |
0.83x |
0.83x |
0.9x |
0.83x |
0.74x |
0.74x |
| VF coverage | 95 % |
95% |
95% |
95 % |
95% |
95% |
95% |
| DOF preview | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Mirror lock-up | Yes; 2 sec timer |
Yes; 2 sec timer |
Yes; 2 sec timer |
Yes; 2 sec timer |
No |
No |
NO |
| Tethered shooting | Yes, Dimage transfer |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
LCD size |
2.5 " |
2.5 " |
2.5 " |
3 " |
2.7 " |
2.7 " |
2.7 " |
LCD pixels |
207,000 |
115,000 |
230,000 |
925,000 |
230,000 |
230,000 |
230,000 |
| LCD tilt | No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Wireless remote | No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Play back zoom |
Yes, not for RAW |
Yes including RAW |
Yes including RAW |
Yes including RAW |
Yes including RAW |
Yes including RAW |
Yes including RAW |
USB |
2.0 high speed |
2.0 full speed |
2.0 high speed |
2.0 high speed |
2.0 high speed |
2.0 high speed |
2.0 high speed |
vertical grip option |
Yes |
No / 3rd party only |
NO / 3rd party only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight |
800 g |
670 g |
545 g |
690 g |
532g |
582g |
582g |
Dimensions |
150 x 106 x 78 mm |
131 x 93 x 67 mm |
133 x 95 x 71 mm |
141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm |
130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3 mm |
130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm |
130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm |
Dyxum.com - Home of the Minolta / Alpha-mount dSLR photographer.
Feel free to contact us if needed. You can support future development by making a donation.