Sony Alpha DSLR-A290

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    Highlights

    • 14.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.7" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandSony
    ModelAlpha DSLR-A290
    Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A230
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCCD
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm
    Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 3,200
    Photo
    ProcessorBIONZ
    Max Image Resolution4592 x 3056
    Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Number of Focus Points9
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
    Optics
    Lens MountSony A
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image StabilizationSensor Shift
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size2.7"
    Screen Resolution230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
    Viewfinder Coverage95%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.83x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    On
    Off
    Red-Eye
    Slow Sync
    High Speed Sync
    Rear Curtain
    Fill-in
    Wireless
    Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemSony TTl Dedicated Flash System
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure ModesAuto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
    Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO615
    DxO Color Depth22.6
    DxO Dynamic Range11.5
    DxO Overall Score66
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesNo
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output
    Built-in Microphone
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Optional
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
    Storage TemperatureOperating: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
    Physical
    Dimensions128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39")
    Weight (inc. batteries)549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackNP-FH50
    Battery Life290 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
    Orientation Sensor


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