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Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSLR-A100
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CNET editors' review
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
price range: $399.99 - $499.99
Sony's Alpha DSLR-A100 deserves consideration whether you're looking for an alternative to Canon and Nikon, you already own a selection of Maxxum AF lenses, or you're looking for your first digital SLR.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews
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37 out of 37 people found this review helpful
"Strong 9, but not a perfect 10 for Sony... yet"
by JonHsiung on August 23, 2006
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
"Image quality on par with D80"
by totorosan on December 1, 2006
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
by lingoting on August 12, 2006
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"A100 make Canon 30D and Nikon D200 overpriced..."
by simedarby on December 13, 2006
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by aragorn121 on May 11, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSLR-A100
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Weight 19.2 oz
- Width 5.2 in
- Depth 2.8 in
- Height 3.7 in
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Sensor resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 10,800,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 1600, ISO 100
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Landscape, Portrait mode, Night portrait
- Special effects Vivid, Black & White, Neutral
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Sensor Features Anti-Dust technology
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Bulb, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority, Manual
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Daylight
- Still Image Format RAW + JPEG, JPEG, RAW
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second
- Color support Color
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Metering Zones 40
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage 3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
Lens System
- Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Depth-of-field preview button, DPOF support, Dynamic Range Optimizer, PictBridge support, AE lock, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, AF lock, Direct print, Contrast control, Sharpness control, Histogram display, PRINT Image Matching
Camera Flash
- Type Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction, Rear curtain sync
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features Wireless off-camera control, AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level roof prism
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.83x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1
- Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information Flash charge completion, AF-in-focus, Aperture, Shake warning, Anti-shake scale, Exposure compensation, AE lock, Shutter speed
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Remote control, 1 x Composite video output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, Video cable
- Included Accessories Shoulder strap, Body cap, Shoe cap
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating system MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
- Type 1 year warranty, - Limited warranty
- Full contract period 1 year
Software
- Type Sony Picture Motion Browser, Drivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Converter SR
Product series
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Price: $399.99 - $499.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 in LCD display
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100K w/ 18-70mm F/3.5-5.6 Lens
Price: $459.99 - $736.68
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3.9 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Sony (alpha) DSLR-A100H w/ SAL-18200 Lens
Price: $699.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 11.1 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100K w/ 18-70mm and 75-300mm Lenses
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 in, - CompactFlash Card
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100K w/ 18-200mm DT f/3.5-6.3 Lens
Manufacturer: Sony
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Manufacturer info
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- 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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