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Basic data
Name :	a560
Manufacturer :	Sony
Mount	A-mount
Release year :	2010
Production status :	Discontinued
Last firmware:	1.00
Sensor
Type:	CMOS
Format:	APS-C (1,5x)
Total pixel number:	14.6 MP
Effective pixel number:	14.2 MP
Sensor pitch:	5.1 µm
Sensor area:	3.65 cm²
Pixel density:	3.89 MP/cm²
Size:	23.4 x 15.6mm
Max. resolution:	4592 x 3056 px
ISO range:	100 - 12800
Sensor stabilisation:	Yes
Focusing
AF sensors:	15 (3 cross)
Fast hybrid AF:	No
Modes :	AFS (Single-shot AF) AFC (Continuous AF) AFA (Automatic AF)
AF range (EV):	-1 - 18
AF assist (IR):	No
AF lens adjustments:	No
AF/MF button (rear):	No
AF range limiter:	No
Focus peaking:	No
Eye start:	Yes
Metering
Type:	40 segment metering sensor 1200 zone evaluative metering from main sensor (in live view only)
Range (EV):	metering sensor 2-20 (spot 4-20) main sensor LV only 1-17
AEL button:	Yes
Exposure modes:	P-S-A-M Auto Auto no flash sweep panorama
Program shift:	No
Manual shift:	Yes
Scene modes:	portrait landscape closeup sport night portrait sunset hand-held night shot
Exposure compensation:	±2.0 (1/3)
Flash
Built-in:	Yes; GN: 12 m (39.3 ft) at ISO 100
Shoe Type	iISO
Sync speed:	1/160
PC Sync connector:	No
Ratio control:	No
Flash modes:	normal red-eye reduction rear sync slow sync wireless
Flash exp. compensation:	± 2 (1/3)
Shooting
Max. shutter speed (s):	1/4000
Electronic first curtain:	No
Electronic (silent) shutter:	No
FPS w AF:	5 (7 FPS in Speed-priority Continuous mode)
Drive modes:	Single Continuous (3 or 5fps) Speed priority cont. adv. Self-timer(2 or 10sec) Bracketing continuous Bracketing WB Remote
Exposure bracketing (EV):	3 frames 1/3; 1/2
MLU:	Yes (2 sec. timer)
Wired remote conection:	3-pin
Wireless remote:	Yes, optional
DOF preview:	Yes
Tethered control:	No
No-chip lenses:	A / M mode
GPS:	No
Viewfinder
Type:	pentamirror
Magnification:	0.8 x
Eye relief (from frame):	19mm (15mm)
Diopter adjustement:	-2,5 +1,0
Screen options:	G
Back LCD
Live view	Yes
LCD size:	3"
LCD resolution:	921600px
LCD tilt - swivel:	Yes - No
Touchscreen:	No - No
Image options
Output resolutions:	4592x3056 3344x2224 2288x1520 4592x2576 (16:9) 3344x1872 (16:9) 2288x1280 (16:9)
WB settings:	auto daylight shade cloudy tungsten fluorescent flash direct entry custom (1 preset)
Color spaces:	sRGB, Adobe RGB
NR Off option:	Yes
NR levels:	Auto, Weak, multi-frame
DRO:	advanced auto manual (5 levels)
Auto HDR:	Yes
RAW:	compressed ARW 2.2
Video features
Video capabilities:	Yes
Resolution:	1920×1080i60 1440×1080p30 640×480p30
Video format:	AVCHD, MPEG-4
Audio format:	Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Microphone:	built-in (stereo), external (stereo)
Body features and constructions
Environment sealings:	No
Card slots:	Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo PRO-HG Duo SD SDHC SDXC Eye-Fi
Vertical grip:	VG-B50AM
Battery:	NP-FM500H
Weight:	599g
Dimensions:	137 x 104 x 84mm

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