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- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSLR-A330Y
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
- Width 5 in
- Depth 2.8 in
- Height 3.8 in
- Weight 17.3 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 10,800,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features Anti-Dust coating, Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
- Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 100-3200
- Digital Zoom 2x
- Shooting Programs Macro, Sunset, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
- Special Effects Vivid, Sunset, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Range EV 2-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 40
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW JPEG, RAW+JPEG RAW 3872 x 2592, Fine 2896 x 1936, Standard 1920 x 1280, 3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1088
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 10
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Wireless off-camera control
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
- Focal Length 18 mm - 55 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 9.8 in
- Max View Angle 76 degrees
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 7 group(s) / 8 element(s)
- Filter Size 55 mm
- Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
- Features ED glass, Aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)
Lens System (2nd)
- Type Zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm - F/4.0-5.6 DT SAM
- Special Functions Tele
- Focal Length 55 mm - 200 mm
- Focal Lenght Equivalent to 35mm Camera 82.5 - 300mm
- Min Focus Range 37.4 in
- Lens Aperture F/4.0-5.6
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Optical Zoom 3.6 x
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 13 element(s)
- Filter Size 55 mm
- Features ED glass
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AF lock, DPOF support, Date/time stamp, Histogram display, Sharpness control, Brightness control, Exif Print support, LCD live view mode, PictBridge support, Saturation control, Built-in help guide, Eye-Start AF system, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital tele-converter, Dynamic Range Optimizer, RGB primary color filter, Automatic display brightness adjustment
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.74x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Folding
- Display Format 230,400 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Composite video output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo, 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Shoulder strap
- Cables Included 1, USB cable, Video cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year parts and labor warranty
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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show Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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