Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 vs Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      BrandSonyFujifilm
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A500FinePix S5 Pro
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A560
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23 x 15.5 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28484256 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4272 x 2400, 3104 x 2072, 3104 x 1744, 2128 x 1416, 2188 x 11923024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAutomatic, Incandescent, Fluorescent (1-5), Fine, Flash, Shade, Color temperature, Preset Custom (1-5), Fine tuning
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with closest subject priority, Manual focus
      Number of Focus Points911
      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 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Lens MountSony ANikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 - +1.0
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range12.00 m12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionX-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support)
      PC sync Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto with flexible program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture- Priority Auto , Manual [M]
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) 2 or 3 frames in 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 EV steps
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      DxO Low Light ISO772448
      DxO Color Depth21.821.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.613.5
      DxO Overall Score6465
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording possible when tethered to PC
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or wirelss (optional) Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Dimensions137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Battery PackNP-FM500H
      Battery Life520 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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