Attribute | Value |
General |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Brand | Sony |
Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
Model number | A900 |
Alternate model number(s) | Add |
Camera format | Pro SLR |
Release year | 2008 year |
Tripod mount | + |
Length | 156 mm |
Width | 82 mm |
Height | 117 mm |
Weight | 939 g |
Waterproof | - |
Waterproof depth | Add |
Predecessor | Add |
Successor | Add |
Image Sensor |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Sensor manufacturer | Sony |
Effective megapixels | 24.6 MP |
Sensor format | 35mm |
Sensor area | 861.6 mm² |
Sensor width | 35.9 mm |
Sensor height | 24 mm |
Approximate pixel pitch | 5.94 micron |
Focal Length Multiplier | 1 x |
Aspect ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color filter type | RGBG |
Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
Self-cleaning | + |
Sensor shift image stabilization | + |
On-sensor phase detect | - |
Dxo sensor score | 79 |
Dxo color depth score | 23.7 bit |
Dxo dynamic range score | 12.3 evs |
Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,431 iso |
Image Capture |
Image resolution | - 1984 x 1320(2.6 mp 3:2)
- 2896 x 1928(5.6 mp 3:2)
- 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
- 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
- 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
- 4400 x 2472(10.9 mp 16:9)
- 4400 x 2936(12.9 mp 3:2)
- 6048 x 3408(20.6 mp other)
- 6048 x 4032(24.4 mp 3:2)
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Image file format | - (arw 2.0)
- craw
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- raw
- raw+jpeg
|
Continuous-mode | 5 fps |
Video Capture |
Can take movies | - |
Movie resolution | Add |
Movie max framerate | Add |
Image Storage |
Movie file format | Add |
Composite video out | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
Video usable as viewfinder | - |
Hd video out | + |
Hd video connection | HDMI |
Lens and Optics |
Lens mount | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens | Add |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
Focal length (actual) | Add |
Zoom ratio | Add |
Aperture range | Add |
Integrated nd filter | - |
Min focus range | Add |
Macro focus range | Add |
Filter thread | Add |
Thread type | Add |
Optical image stabilization | - |
Digital zoom | - |
Digital zoom values | Add |
Auto Focus |
Auto focus | + |
Auto focus type | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. |
Auto focus assist light | + |
Manual focus | + |
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD(playback only) |
Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus peaking | - |
Evf resolution | Add |
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.74 x |
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.74 x |
Display |
Eye-level viewfinder | + |
Rear display | + |
Rear display size | 3 inch |
Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen | - |
Articulating screen | - |
Tilt swivel screen | - |
Selfie screen | - |
Max playback zoom | 19 x |
Top deck display | + |
Exposure |
Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 |
Minimum iso (native) | 200 |
Iso settings | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 |
Auto iso mode | + |
White balance settings | - 500k to 9
- 900k
- auto
- cloudy
- color temperature from 2
- custom (3)
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- shade
- tungsten
|
Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
Bulb mode | + |
Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program auto exposure | + |
Aperture priority | + |
Shutter priority | + |
Full manual exposure | + |
Creative exposure modes | Add |
Self timer | |
Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
High resolution composite | - |
Flash |
Built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Add |
Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
Flash range description | Add |
Max flash sync | 1/250 s |
Flash exposure compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External flash connection | Hot shoe, PC-sync |
Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
Usable memory types | - cf1
- cf2
- microdriv
- ms duo
- ms pro duo
|
Uhs support | Add |
Other memory | Add |
Dual card slots | + |
Raw capture support | + |
Uncompressed format | - (arw 2.0)
- craw
- raw
- raw+jpeg
|
Included memory | Add |
Included memory type | Add |
Connectivity |
Built-in wi-fi | - |
NFC | Add |
Bluetooth | - |
Built-in gps | - |
Microphone jack | - |
Headphone jack | - |
External connections | |
Pictbridge compliant | + |
Dpof compliant | + |
Remote control | + |
Remote control type | |
Connections (extended) | - dc input
- hdmi type-c minijack
- multi-connector
- remote terminal
- sync termimal
|
Performance Timing |
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.4 s/frame |
Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.41 s/frame |
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 15 frames |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 5 fps |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 11 frames |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.18 s |
Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.15 s |
Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.07 s |
Startup time | 0.5 s |
Play -> record time | 0.3 s |
Power |
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 880 shots |
Battery form factor | Proprietary |
Usable battery types | - np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
Software |
Included software | - image data converter sr
- image data lightbox sr
- picture motion browser (windows only).
- remote camera control (all windows & macintosh)
|
Os compatibility | - windows 2000pro/xp/vista; mac os x (v 10.1.3+)
|
Miscellaneous |
Notes and features | 24.6MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, In-body SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Intelligent Preview, Enhanced DRO, Magnesium-alloy Body |