Sony Alpha DSLR-A300

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    Highlights

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

    General
    BrandSony
    ModelAlpha DSLR-A300
    Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A330
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCCD
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm
    Total Pixels10.8 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 3,200
    Photo
    Max Image Resolution3872 x 2592
    Other Resolutions3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom each setting adjustable)tep.
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Live View
    Lens ServoAuto Focus, Adjustable Spot AF, Visual Focus Confirm
    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 TypeTilting
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size2.7"
    Screen Resolution230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
    Viewfinder Coverage95%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    Red-Eye
    Slow
    Red-Eye Slow
    Rear curtain
    wireless
    Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
    Wireless flash (with HVL-F56AM & HVL-F36AM)
    Exposure
    Exposure ModesAutomatic, Program Auto (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection, AE Lock
    Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO538
    DxO Color Depth22.5
    DxO Dynamic Range11.4
    DxO Overall Score64
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesNo
    Interval Recording
    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 Wired or wirelss (optional)
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions131 x 99 x 75 mm (5.16 x 3.9 x 2.95")
    Weight (inc. batteries)632 g (1.39 lb / 22.29 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
    Orientation Sensor


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