Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Specifications, Tests and Review

Product Type
Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
ISO (Max)
6400
Sensor Resolution
24.6 Megapixel
Sensor Type
Exmor CMOS
Display
3" LCD display
Battery Type
Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
Lens Included Body only
Height 11.7 cm
Width 15.6 cm
Depth 8.2 cm
Weight 0.85 kg
Body Material Magnesium alloy
Protection Dust-resistant
SENSOR Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Sensor Resolution 24.6 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Exmor CMOS
Total Pixels 25,700,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,600,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
Sensor Features Anti-Dust coating
Image Stabiliser Optical (Steady Shot)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes
PROCESSOR Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Image Processor BIONZ
FOCUSING Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Auto Focus TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9
VIEWFINDER Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Viewfinder Type Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
Field of View Crop Factor 1.0
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
ISO (Max) 6400
Light Sensitivity ISO 100-6400
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 40
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Dynamic Range Bracketing
Special Effects Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait, autumn, clear, deep, light, Night View
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes
X-sync Speed 1/250sec
Exposure Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type 3" LCD display
Display Format 921,600 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control
FLASH Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Features AF illuminator
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
MEMORY Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card, Memory Stick Duo card
Supported Memory Cards CompactFlash, Memory Stick Duo
Image Storage 6048 x 4032
4400 x 2936
3024 x 2016
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Battery Type Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1650 mAh (included)
CONNECTIONS Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal
Connector Type HDMI output
Composite video output
USB
Remote control
FEATURES Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second
Additional Features RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, LCD live view mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, mirror lock, automatic display brightness adjustment
OTHERS Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, IR remote control, video cable
Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR, Sony Remote Camera Control
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C

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