| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ |
| Max Image Resolution | 4272 x 2848 |
| Other Resolutions | 4272 x 2400, 3104 x 2072, 3104 x 1744, 2128 x 1416, 2188 x 1192 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Spherical Acute Matte |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony A |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 - +1.0 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 772 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.6 |
| DxO Overall Score | 64 |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 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 | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FM500H |
| Battery Life | 520 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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