Imaging Device
10.2 (effective) APS CCD Sensor; 23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter
Megapixel
10.2MP
Chipset
Bionz? Processor LSI with Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO/DRO+)
LCD
2.5" TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo? design
Microphone
No/ No
Viewfinder
Optical: TTL, 0.83x, 95% coverage
White Balance
Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash); +/-3 step adjustable Kelvin tempature control
Self Timer
Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Burst Mode
Up to 3FPS; Unlimited to capacity of media (JPEG L/M/S); Maximum 3 frames (RAW + JPEG); Maximum 6 frames (RAW)
Color Mode(s)
Black & White, Standard, Vivid, Adobe RGB (Except for Adobe RGB, all other color modes use the sRGB color space)
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes: On/ Off
Memory Stick PRO
Tested to support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Scene Mode(s)
Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View/Night Portrait
Movie Mode(s)
N/A
AF Illuminator Light
Yes, On/Off Select
Multi-Pattern Measuring
40 Segment, Center Weighted, Spot
Clear RAW NR
N/A
Histogram Display
Yes, playback
Output(s)
Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
USB Port(s)
Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed3
Flash Mode(s)
Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
Flash Effective Range
GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/ 12 meters)
Flash Mode(s)-2
Auto/On/Off/Rear Curtain/ Wireless
Shutter Speed
30 ~ 1/4000 sec 52 step, Bulb
Exposure
Manual Exposure: Yes, w/EV indicator
Exposure Compensation
±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
ISO
Auto/160/200/400/800/1600/Lo80/Hi200
Lens Type
Interchangeable A mount
Focus
Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection
Focus-2
Multi-point: 9 Area, 8 Line, 1 Cross Sensor
Focus-3
Auto Focus Mode: Yes
Focus-4
Adjustable Spot AF: Selectable Sensor
Focus-5
Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via VF Matte Screen
Exposure-2
Manual Exposure: Yes; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual
Exposure-3
Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial
Battery Type
NP-FM55 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Battery Capacity
7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA standard: approx. 750 pictures4
Limited Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Software
Picture Motion Browser for Sony v1.1 (Windows), Image Data Converter SR Ver. 1.1 (Windows & Macintosh), USB Driver
Operating System Compatibility
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS X (v 10.3 or later). OS must be installed at the factory.