Minolta/Konica Minolta/Sony Alpha camera bodies

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  Image Name US name Japan name Mount type Release year AF sensors AF range [EV] AF modes? AF assist light? Supported lenses? Eye- start AS/SSS Remote control via USB Other features Metering modes? Metering range [EV] Metering range with spot meter [EV] AEL button Exposure modes? Subject programs Exposure comp. Output resolution [pixels] Output resolution (16:9) [pixels] Effective output pixels Sensor type Sensor size [mm] (crop factor) ISO range Noise reduction Image parameters Creative styles Color spaces White balance Color temp. [K] Color temp. increments [K] CC index White- balance bracketing [pics per shot] (steps [mired]) DRO DRO bracketing [pics per shot] (levels) Auto HDR Movie res. [size/fps]? Movie formats Audio formats Movie length Micro Flash modes? Flash metering? Requires D flash Flash GN [m] Coverage [mm] X-Sync speed HSS Wireless flash Wireless x-sync speed? Wireless HSS Ratio flash Flash exposure comp. Studio flash socket Viewfinder type Viewfinder res. [pixels] Viewfinder coverage Viewfinder mag. Eye relief [mm]? Eye relief [mm] (from frame)? Screens? Diopter adj. [dpt.] Eyepiece cup Viewfinder accessory compatible? Live
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Display type Display size [mm/inches] Display res. [dots] Display mount Histogram display Auto disp. brightness MLU Remote release socket Wireless remote release DOF preview Ap. change during DOF preview Silent DOF preview Frame rate [fps] Frame rate with AF [fps] Frame rate with live view [fps] Shutter speed [s] Cont. self-timer [shots] Bracketing frames (stops) Storage media No. of slots Remote storage File system formats File formats? Weather sealing Mount material Batteries Battery pack Vertical grip Accessory shoe cap Standard accessories Other opt. accessories Weight [g]? Interfaces Printing Latest firmware version (release date) Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 A-mount 2008 8 line, 1 double cross, 10 assist 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF yes classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT no yes yes top LCD, viewfinder shutter, AF adjustment, intelligent preview, DT auto crop 40 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.2%) 0 – 20 2 – 20 yes P with shift, Auto, A, S, M with shift 3 preset modes ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) 6048×4032, 4400×2936, 3024×2016, 3984×2656 (APS-C), 2896×1928 (APS-C), 1984×1320 (APS-C) 6048×3048, 4400×2472, 3024×1704 24.4 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 35.9×24 (1×) auto (200–1600; conf.), 100–6400 (1/3 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (3 levels; off) contrast, saturation, sharpness, brightness (-3 – +3), zone matching (-1 – +2) standard, vivid, neutral, clear, deep, light, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, autumn leaves, B/W, sepia sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (3 registers) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, advanced auto, manual (5 levels) 3 (2 levels) normal, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 1/250 (1/200 w/ SSS) yes yes 1/250 (1/200 w/ SSS) yes yes ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) yes pentaprism 100% 0.74 20.0 ? G (default), M, L -3.0 – +1.0 FDA-EP4AM yes TFT 3″ 921600 fixed luminance, RGB no yes yes RMT-DSLR1 yes yes yes 5, 3 5.0 30 – 1/8000, B 3, 5 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2) CompactFlash I/II (UDMA), Microdrive, Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo 2 yes FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 yes steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-C90AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap ALC-B55, accessory shoe cap FA-SHC1AM, USB cable, TV cable, remote control RMT-DSLR1, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS4AM, screen protector PCK-LH4AM 850 USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.00 wireless flash control requires HVL-F58AM or HVL-F20AM AlphaMountWorld, Bill Caulfeild-Browne on Luminous Landscape, Imaging Resource, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Mark Peters on LetsGoDigital, Michael Reichmann on Luminous Landscape, Nick Rains on Luminous Landscape, Philip Ryan on PopPhoto, Simon Joinson on DPReview
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 A-mount 2009 8 line, 1 double cross, 10 assist 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF yes classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT no yes yes top LCD, viewfinder shutter, AF adjustment, intelligent preview, DT auto crop 40 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.2%) 0 – 20 2 – 20 yes P with shift, Auto, A, S, M with shift 3 preset modes ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) 6048×4032, 4400×2936, 3024×2016, 3984×2656 (APS-C), 2896×1928 (APS-C), 1984×1320 (APS-C) 6048×3048, 4400×2472, 3024×1704 24.4 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 35.9×24 (1×) auto (200–1600; conf.), 100–6400 (1/3 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (3 levels; off) contrast, saturation, sharpness, brightness (-3 – +3), zone matching (-1 – +2) standard, vivid, neutral, clear, deep, light, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, autumn leaves, B/W, sepia sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (3 registers) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, advanced auto, manual (5 levels) 3 (2 levels) normal, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 1/250 (1/200 w/ SSS) yes yes 1/250 (1/200 w/ SSS) yes yes ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) yes pentaprism 98% 0.74 20.0 ? G (default), M, L -3.0 – +1.0 FDA-EP4AM yes TFT 3″ 921600 fixed luminance, RGB no yes yes RMT-DSLR1 yes yes yes 3 3.0 30 – 1/8000, B 3, 5 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2) CompactFlash I/II (UDMA), Microdrive, Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo 2 yes FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 yes steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-C90AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap ALC-B55, accessory shoe cap FA-SHC1AM, USB cable, TV cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS4AM, screen protector PCK-LH4AM 850 USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.00 wireless flash control requires HVL-F58AM or HVL-F20AM Lars Rehm on dpreview.com, LetsGoDigital, Luminous Landscape, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 A-mount 2007 10 line, 1 double cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF yes classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes yes grip sensor 40 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.2%) 0 – 20 2 – 20 yes P with shift, Auto, A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset, 3 preset modes ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) 4272×2848, 3104×2064, 2128×1424 4272×2400, 3104×1744, 2128×1200 12.2 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.6 (1.5×) auto (200–1600; conf.), 100–6400 (1/3 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (3 levels; off) contrast, saturation, sharpness, brightness (-3 – +3), zone matching (-1 – +2) standard, vivid, neutral, clear, deep, light, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, autumn leaves, B/W, sepia sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (3 registers) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, advanced auto, manual (5 levels) 3 (2 levels) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI, manual (1/1 – 1/16) yes 12 24 1/250 (1/200 w/ SSS) yes yes 1/250 (1/200 w/ SSS) yes no ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) yes pentaprism 95% 0.90 25.0 21.0 G (default), M, L -3.0 – +1.0 FDA-EP2AM yes TFT 3″ 921600 fixed luminance, RGB no yes yes RMT-DSLR1 yes yes yes 5, 3 5.0 30 – 1/8000, B 3, 5 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2) CompactFlash I/II (UDMA), Microdrive, Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo 2 yes FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 yes steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-C70AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap ALC-B55, accessory shoe cap FA-SHC1AM, USB cable, TV cable, remote control RMT-DSLR1, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS1AM, screen protector PCK-LH1AM 690 USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge Ver.4 (09/2008) no grip sensor on EU model Michael Hohner, Douglas Brown on Luminous Landscape, Gordon Laing at Camera Labs, Jeff Keller on DCResource, LetsGoDigital, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Mladen Sever on Dyxum, Phil Askey & Simon Joinson on DPReview, PopPhoto, Steve's Digicams
Konica Minolta Dynax 7D Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Konica Minolta α-7 Digital A-mount 2004 8 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT no yes no interval timer, zone matching 14 segments, center-weighted, spot 0 – 20 3 – 20 yes P with shift, [P], A, S, M with shift 3 preset modes ± 3 (1/2), ± 2 (1/3) 3008×2000, 2256×1496, 1504×1000 6.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.7 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s) contrast, saturation, sharpness, hue (-2 – +2) sRGB (natural/natural+), Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (3 registers) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 3 (-2 – +4 for fluorescent) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 14S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI, manual (1/1 – 1/16) yes 12 24 1/160 (1/125 w/ AS) yes yes 1/160 (1/125 w/ AS) yes no ± 2 (1/2) yes pentaprism 95% 0.90 25.0 21.0 G (default), M, L, ML -3.0 – +1.0 EC-1400 yes TFT 2.5″ 207000 fixed luminance no yes yes yes yes yes 3 3.0 30 – 1/4000, B 3, 5 (1/3, 1/2) CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive 1 yes FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-400 VC-7D (2× NP-400, 6× AA NiMH) SC-1000 strap WS-4, body cap, display protector MPP-1000, USB cable, TV cable VC-500, battery NP-400, charger BC-400, software screen protector NDS-1, screen protector MPP-1000 760 USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), 6V DC Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.10 (02/2005) based on Dynax 7 Bob Atkins on photo.net, Michael Reichmann, Phil Askey on Digital Photography Review, Steve's Digicams
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 A-mount 2010 12 line, 3 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter, sweep panorama, speaker 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) 4 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) yes P, Auto, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, hand-held night shot, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4912×3264, 3568×2368, 2448×1624 4912×2760, 3568×2000, 2448×1376 16.0 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.6 (1.5×) auto (100–1600), 100–12800 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels), multi-frame contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) advanced auto, manual (5 levels) auto, manual (1–6 EV) 1920×1080i50, 1440×1080p25, 640×480p25 AVCHD, MPEG-4 Dolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC 29 minutes built-in (stereo), external (stereo) normal, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV, 100% w/ MF check LV 0.80 19.0 15.0 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP7AM yes secondary sensor 1×, 7.5×, 15× TFT 3″ 921600 tilt up 90°, tilt down 90° luminance, RGB yes yes yes RMT-DSLR1 yes ? ? 7, 5 5.0 3 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC/ SDXC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.3 no steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-B50AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap, USB cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS7AM, screen protector PCK-LH6AM, sun shade SH-L2AM, microphone ECM-CG50, microphone ECM-ALST1 599 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-PW10AM, stereo microphone 3.5mm Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge ?
  Image Name US name Japan name Mount type Release year AF sensors AF range [EV] AF modes? AF assist light? Supported lenses? Eye- start AS/SSS Remote control via USB Other features Metering modes? Metering range [EV] Metering range with spot meter [EV] AEL button Exposure modes? Subject programs Exposure comp. Output resolution [pixels] Output resolution (16:9) [pixels] Effective output pixels Sensor type Sensor size [mm] (crop factor) ISO range Noise reduction Image parameters Creative styles Color spaces White balance Color temp. [K] Color temp. increments [K] CC index White- balance bracketing [pics per shot] (steps [mired]) DRO DRO bracketing [pics per shot] (levels) Auto HDR Movie res. [size/fps]? Movie formats Audio formats Movie length Micro Flash modes? Flash metering? Requires D flash Flash GN [m] Coverage [mm] X-Sync speed HSS Wireless flash Wireless x-sync speed? Wireless HSS Ratio flash Flash exposure comp. Studio flash socket Viewfinder type Viewfinder res. [pixels] Viewfinder coverage Viewfinder mag. Eye relief [mm]? Eye relief [mm] (from frame)? Screens? Diopter adj. [dpt.] Eyepiece cup Viewfinder accessory compatible? Live
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 A-mount 2011 12 line, 3 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter, sweep panorama, speaker 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) 4 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) yes P, Auto, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, hand-held night shot, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4592×3056, 3344×2224, 2288×1520 4592×2576, 3344×1872, 2288×1280 14.0 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.4×15.6 (1.5×) auto (100–1600), 100–12800 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels), multi-frame contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) advanced auto, manual (5 levels) auto, manual (1–6 EV) 1920×1080i50, 1440×1080p25, 640×480p25 AVCHD, MPEG-4 Dolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC 29 minutes built-in (stereo), external (stereo) normal, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV, 100% w/ MF check LV 0.80 19.0 15.0 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP7AM yes secondary sensor 1×, 7×, 14× TFT 3″ 921600 tilt up 90°, tilt down 90° luminance, RGB yes yes yes RMT-DSLR1 yes ? ? 7, 5 5.0 3 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC/ SDXC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.3 no steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-B50AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap, USB cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS7AM, screen protector PCK-LH6AM, sun shade SH-L2AM, microphone ECM-CG50, microphone ECM-ALST1 599 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-PW10AM, stereo microphone 3.5mm Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge ?
Sony Alpha SLT-A55V Sony Alpha SLT-A55V Sony Alpha SLT-A55V A-mount 2010 12 line, 3 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no pellicle mirror, on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter, sweep panorama, speaker, GPS 1200 segments, center-weighted, spot −2 – 17 −2 – 17 yes P, Auto, Auto+, A, S, M, High-Speed portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night view, night portrait, hand-held night shot, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4912×3264, 3568×2368, 2448×1624 4912×2760, 3568×2000, 2448×1376 16.0 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.6 (1.5×) auto (100–1600), 100–12800 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels), multi-frame contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) advanced auto, manual (5 levels) auto, manual (1–6 EV) 1920×1080i50, 1440×1080p25, 640×480p25 AVCHD, MPEG-4 Dolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC 29 minutes built-in (stereo), external (stereo) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync Pre-Flash TTL, ADI yes 10 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no electronic 800×480 100% 1.10 19.0 18.0 -4.0 – +4.0 ? yes main sensor 1×, 7.5×, 15× TFT 3″ 921600 tilt up 90°, tilt down 90°, swivel luminance, RGB yes yes RMT-DSLR1 yes yes yes 10, 6, 3 10.0 10 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC/ SDXC 1 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.3 no steel 1× NP-FW50 FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap, USB cable, battery NP-FW50, charger BC-VW1, software screen protector PCK-LM1AM, screen protector PCK-LS1EM, microphone ECM-CG50, microphone ECM-ALST1 441 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-PW20, stereo microphone 3.5mm Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge ? Barnaby Britton and Lars Rehm on dpreview.com, Dave Etchells, Mike Tomkins, and Shawn Barnett on Imaging Resource, Michael Reichmann on Luminous Landscape
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 A-mount 2009 8 line, 1 double cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) 4 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) yes P, Auto, A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night view, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4592×3056, 3344×2224, 2288×1520 4592×2576, 3344×1872, 2288×1280 14.0 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.4×15.6 (1.5×) auto (200–1600), 200–12800 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels) contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, manual (5 levels) auto, manual (1–3 EV) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV, 100% w/ MF check LV 0.80 19.0 15.0 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP6AM yes secondary sensor, main sensor 1×, 1.4×, 2×, 7×, 14× TFT 3″ 921600 tilt up 90°, tilt down 90° luminance, RGB yes no yes RMT-DSLR1 no no no 7, 5, 3 5.0 4 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-B50AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS7AM, screen protector PCK-LH6AM, sun shade SH-L2AM 599 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge v1.00 David Kilpatrick, Jeff Keller on DCResource, Luminous Landscape, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Richard Butler at dpreview.com, Sebastian Milczanowski on Photozone.de, Shawn Barnett and Mike Tomkins on Imaging Resource, Steve Morgenstern on DigitalCameraInfo.com
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 A-mount 2009 8 line, 1 double cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) 4 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) yes P, Auto, A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night view, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4272×2848, 3104×2072, 2128×1416 4272×2400, 3104×1744, 2128×1192 12.2 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.6 (1.5×) auto (200–1600), 200–12800 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels) contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, manual (5 levels) auto, manual (1–3 EV) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV, 100% w/ MF check LV 0.80 19.0 15.0 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP6AM yes secondary sensor, main sensor 1×, 1.4×, 2×, 7×, 14× TFT 3″ 230400 tilt up 90°, tilt down 90° luminance, RGB yes no yes RMT-DSLR1 no no no 5, 3 5.0 4 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-B50AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS7AM, screen protector PCK-LH6AM, sun shade SH-L2AM 597 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge v1.00 Carl Garrard on AlphaMountWorld.com, ePHOTOzine, Shawn Barnett and Mike Tomkins on Imaging Resource
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 A-mount 2010 8 line, 1 double cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync 40 segments, center-weighted, spot 1 – 20 3 – 20 yes P, Auto, A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night view, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4592×3056, 3344×2224, 2288×1520 4592×2576, 3344×1872, 2288×1280 14.0 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.4×15.6 (1.5×) auto (200–1600), 200–12800 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels) contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, manual (5 levels) auto, manual (1–3 EV) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95% 0.83 16.5 10.9 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP6AM yes main sensor 1×, 7×, 14× TFT 2.7″ 230400 fixed luminance, RGB no no yes RMT-DSLR1 no no no 7, 5, 3 5.0 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-B50AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS5AM, screen protector PCK-LH5AM, sun shade SH-L1AM 520 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge v1.00
  Image Name US name Japan name Mount type Release year AF sensors AF range [EV] AF modes? AF assist light? Supported lenses? Eye- start AS/SSS Remote control via USB Other features Metering modes? Metering range [EV] Metering range with spot meter [EV] AEL button Exposure modes? Subject programs Exposure comp. Output resolution [pixels] Output resolution (16:9) [pixels] Effective output pixels Sensor type Sensor size [mm] (crop factor) ISO range Noise reduction Image parameters Creative styles Color spaces White balance Color temp. [K] Color temp. increments [K] CC index White- balance bracketing [pics per shot] (steps [mired]) DRO DRO bracketing [pics per shot] (levels) Auto HDR Movie res. [size/fps]? Movie formats Audio formats Movie length Micro Flash modes? Flash metering? Requires D flash Flash GN [m] Coverage [mm] X-Sync speed HSS Wireless flash Wireless x-sync speed? Wireless HSS Ratio flash Flash exposure comp. Studio flash socket Viewfinder type Viewfinder res. [pixels] Viewfinder coverage Viewfinder mag. Eye relief [mm]? Eye relief [mm] (from frame)? Screens? Diopter adj. [dpt.] Eyepiece cup Viewfinder accessory compatible? Live
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Sony Alpha SLT-A33 Sony Alpha SLT-A33 Sony Alpha SLT-A33 A-mount 2010 12 line, 3 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no pellicle mirror, on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter, sweep panorama, speaker 1200 segments, center-weighted, spot −2 – 17 −2 – 17 yes P, Auto, Auto+, A, S, M, High-Speed portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night view, night portrait, hand-held night shot, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4592×3056, 3344×2224, 2288×1520 4592×2576, 3344×1872, 2288×1280 14.0 M CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.4×15.6 (1.5×) auto (100–1600), 100–12800 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels), multi-frame contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) advanced auto, manual (5 levels) auto, manual (1–6 EV) 1920×1080i50, 1440×1080p25, 640×480p25 AVCHD, MPEG-4 Dolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC 29 minutes built-in (stereo), external (stereo) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync Pre-Flash TTL, ADI yes 10 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no electronic 800×480 100% 1.10 19.0 18.0 -4.0 – +4.0 ? yes main sensor 1×, 7×, 14× TFT 3″ 921600 tilt up 90°, tilt down 90°, swivel luminance, RGB yes yes RMT-DSLR1 yes yes yes 7, 6, 2.5 7.0 7 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC/ SDXC 1 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.3 no steel 1× NP-FW50 FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap, USB cable, battery NP-FW50, charger BC-VW1, software screen protector PCK-LM1AM, screen protector PCK-LS1EM, microphone ECM-CG50, microphone ECM-ALST1 433 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-PW20, stereo microphone 3.5mm Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge ?
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 A-mount 2010 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) 3 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) no P, Auto, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4592×3056, 3408×2272, 2288×1520 4592×2576, 3344×1872, 2288×1280 14.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.7 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 10 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV 0.74 19.7 14.1 G (default) -3.0 – +1.0 FDA-EP5AM yes secondary sensor 1.4×, 2× TFT 2.7″ 230400 tilt up 135°, tilt down 55° luminance, RGB yes no no RMT-DSLR1 no no no 2.5 2.5 2 30 – 1/4000, B 5, 3 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FH50 FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap FA-SHC1AM, USB cable, battery NP-FH50, charger BC-VH1, software screen protector PCK-LS5AM, screen protector PCK-LH5AM, sun shade SH-L1AM 497 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.0 Barnaby Britton on dpreview.com, ePHOTOzine
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 A-mount 2009 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) 4 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) no P, Auto, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4592×3056, 3408×2272, 2288×1520 4592×2576, 3408×1920, 2288×1280 14.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.7 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 10 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV 0.74 19.7 14.1 G (default) -3.0 – +1.0 FDA-EP5AM yes secondary sensor 1×, 1.4×, 2× TFT 2.7″ 230400 tilt up 135°, tilt down 55° luminance, RGB yes no no RMT-DSLR1 no no no 2.5 2.5 2 30 – 1/4000, B 5, 3 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FH50 FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FH50, charger BC-VH1, software screen protector PCK-LS5AM, screen protector PCK-LH5AM, sun shade SH-L1AM 490 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.10 (11/2009) studio flash socket via PCT-100 or FA-ST1AM Andy Westlake at dpreview.com, David Kilpatrick, jvandegr on Epinions.com, LetsGoDigital, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Philip Ryan on PopPhoto
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 A-mount 2008 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no Anti-Dust 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) 4 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) yes P with shift, Auto, A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4592×3056, 3408×2272, 2288×1520 4592×2576, 3408×1920, 2288×1280 14.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.7 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO contrast, saturation, sharpness (-2 – +2) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV 0.74 20.8 16.7 G (default) -3.0 – +1.0 FDA-EP3AM yes secondary sensor 1×, 1.4×, 2× TFT 2.7″ 230400 tilt up 130°, tilt down 40° luminance, RGB no no yes no no no 2.5 2.5 2 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive 1 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-B30AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, TV cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS3AM, screen protector PCK-LH3AM 582 USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.00 studio flash socket via PCT-100 or FA-ST1AM; silver color model available DCResource, LetsGoDigital, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Photoreview Australia, Richard Butler on Dpreview, Shawn Barnett on Imaging Resource
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 A-mount 2009 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) 4 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) no P, Auto, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 3872×2592, 2896×1936, 1920×1280 3872×2176, 2896×1632, 1920×1088 10.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.6×15.8 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 10 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV 0.74 19.7 14.1 G (default) -3.0 – +1.0 FDA-EP5AM yes secondary sensor 1×, 1.4×, 2× TFT 2.7″ 230400 tilt up 135°, tilt down 55° luminance, RGB yes no no RMT-DSLR1 no no no 2.5 2.5 2 30 – 1/4000, B 5, 3 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FH50 FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FH50, charger BC-VH1, software screen protector PCK-LS5AM, screen protector PCK-LH5AM, sun shade SH-L1AM 490 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.10 (11/2009) studio flash socket via PCT-100 or FA-ST1AM; copper color model available
  Image Name US name Japan name Mount type Release year AF sensors AF range [EV] AF modes? AF assist light? Supported lenses? Eye- start AS/SSS Remote control via USB Other features Metering modes? Metering range [EV] Metering range with spot meter [EV] AEL button Exposure modes? Subject programs Exposure comp. Output resolution [pixels] Output resolution (16:9) [pixels] Effective output pixels Sensor type Sensor size [mm] (crop factor) ISO range Noise reduction Image parameters Creative styles Color spaces White balance Color temp. [K] Color temp. increments [K] CC index White- balance bracketing [pics per shot] (steps [mired]) DRO DRO bracketing [pics per shot] (levels) Auto HDR Movie res. [size/fps]? Movie formats Audio formats Movie length Micro Flash modes? Flash metering? Requires D flash Flash GN [m] Coverage [mm] X-Sync speed HSS Wireless flash Wireless x-sync speed? Wireless HSS Ratio flash Flash exposure comp. Studio flash socket Viewfinder type Viewfinder res. [pixels] Viewfinder coverage Viewfinder mag. Eye relief [mm]? Eye relief [mm] (from frame)? Screens? Diopter adj. [dpt.] Eyepiece cup Viewfinder accessory compatible? Live
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 A-mount 2008 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no Anti-Dust 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot 2 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) 4 – 20 (2 – 17 w/ LV) yes P with shift, Auto, A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 3872×2592, 2896×1936, 1920×1280 3872×2176, 2896×1632, 1920×1088 10.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.6×15.8 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO contrast, saturation, sharpness (-2 – +2) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV 0.74 20.8 16.7 G (default) -3.0 – +1.0 FDA-EP3AM yes secondary sensor 1×, 1.4×, 2× TFT 2.7″ 230400 tilt up 130°, tilt down 40° luminance, RGB no no yes no no no 3 3.0 2 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive 1 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-B30AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, TV cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LH3AM 582 USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.00 studio flash socket via PCT-100 or FA-ST1AM; silver color model available Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 A-mount 2010 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync 40 segments, center-weighted, spot 1 – 20 3 – 20 no P, Auto, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 4592×3056, 3408×2272, 2288×1520 4592×2576, 3344×1872, 2288×1280 14.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.7 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 10 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV 0.83 16.5 10.9 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP5AM yes TFT 2.7″ 230400 fixed luminance, RGB no no no RMT-DSLR1 no no no 2.5 2.5 30 – 1/4000, B 5, 3 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FH50 FA-SHC1AM strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap FA-SHC1AM, USB cable, battery NP-FH50, charger BC-VH1, software screen protector PCK-LS6AM, screen protector PCK-LH5AM, sun shade SH-L1AM 456 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.0
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 A-mount 2009 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync 40 segments, center-weighted, spot 1 – 20 3 – 20 no P, Auto, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 3872×2592, 2896×1936, 1920×1280 3872×2176, 2896×1632, 1920×1088 10.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.6×15.8 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 10 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95% 0.83 16.5 10.9 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP5AM yes TFT 2.7″ 230400 fixed luminance, RGB no no no RMT-DSLR1 no no no 2.5 2.5 30 – 1/4000, B 5, 3 3 (1/3, 2/3) Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo, SD/ SDHC 2 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FH50 FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FH50, charger BC-VH1, software screen protector PCK-LS6AM, screen protector PCK-LH5AM, sun shade SH-L1AM 450 USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.10 (11/2009) studio flash socket via PCT-100 or FA-ST1AM Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 A-mount 2008 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no Anti-Dust 40 segments, center-weighted, spot 1 – 20 3 – 20 yes P with shift, Auto, A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 3872×2592, 2896×1936, 1920×1280 3872×2176, 2896×1632, 1920×1088 10.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.6×15.8 (1.5×) auto (100–400), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s), high-ISO contrast, saturation, sharpness (-2 – +2) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 yes yes 1/160 yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95% 0.83 17.6 13.5 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP3AM yes TFT 2.7″ 230400 fixed luminance, RGB no no yes no no no 3 3.0 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive 1 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FM500H VG-B30AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, TV cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software screen protector PCK-LS2AM, screen protector PCK-LH2AM 532 USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.00 studio flash socket via PCT-100 or FA-ST1AM Jeff Keller on DCResource, Lars Rehm on DPReview, LetsGoDigital, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Shawn Barnett and Siegfried Weidelich on Imaging Resource
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 A-mount 2006 8 line, 1 cross 0 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT yes yes no zone matching, Anti-Dust 40 segments, center-weighted, spot 1 – 20 4 – 20 yes P with shift, Auto, A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 3872×2592, 2896×1936, 1920×1280 10.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.6×15.8 (1.5×) auto (100–800), 100–1600 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s) contrast, saturation, sharpness (-2 – +2) standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, night portrait, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) standard, advanced auto normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 (1/125 w/ SSS) yes yes 1/160 (1/125 w/ SSS) yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95% 0.83 20.0 16.0 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 FDA-EP1AM yes TFT 2.5″ 230400 fixed luminance no yes yes yes yes ? 3 3.0 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive 1 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-FM500H, 1× NP-FM55H FA-SHC1AM strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, TV cable, battery NP-FM55H, charger BC-VM10, AD-MSCF1 MS-Duo to CF adaptor, software 545 USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.04 (10/2007) studio flash socket via PCT-100 or FA-ST1AM; silver-color model sold in Japan LetsGoDigital, Phil Askey on Digital Photography Review, Shawn Barnett and Stephanie Boozer on Imaging Resource, Steve's Digicams
  Image Name US name Japan name Mount type Release year AF sensors AF range [EV] AF modes? AF assist light? Supported lenses? Eye- start AS/SSS Remote control via USB Other features Metering modes? Metering range [EV] Metering range with spot meter [EV] AEL button Exposure modes? Subject programs Exposure comp. Output resolution [pixels] Output resolution (16:9) [pixels] Effective output pixels Sensor type Sensor size [mm] (crop factor) ISO range Noise reduction Image parameters Creative styles Color spaces White balance Color temp. [K] Color temp. increments [K] CC index White- balance bracketing [pics per shot] (steps [mired]) DRO DRO bracketing [pics per shot] (levels) Auto HDR Movie res. [size/fps]? Movie formats Audio formats Movie length Micro Flash modes? Flash metering? Requires D flash Flash GN [m] Coverage [mm] X-Sync speed HSS Wireless flash Wireless x-sync speed? Wireless HSS Ratio flash Flash exposure comp. Studio flash socket Viewfinder type Viewfinder res. [pixels] Viewfinder coverage Viewfinder mag. Eye relief [mm]? Eye relief [mm] (from frame)? Screens? Diopter adj. [dpt.] Eyepiece cup Viewfinder accessory compatible? Live
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Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Konica Minolta α Sweet Digital A-mount 2005 8 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT no yes no zone matching 14 segments, center-weighted, spot 1 – 20 4 – 20 yes P with shift, [P], A, S, M with shift portrait, landscape, sport, night portrait, sunset ± 2 (1/3) 3008×2000, 2256×1496, 1504×1000 6.0 M CCD, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC 23.5×15.7 (1.5×) auto (100–800), 100–3200 (1/1 stops) long exp. (>1s) contrast, saturation, sharpness (-2 – +2) natural, natural+, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, night portrait, B/W sRGB, Adobe RGB, Adobe RGB (ICC) auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) 2500 – 9900 100 ± 9 3 (10; 20) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 14S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/160 (1/125 w/ AS) yes yes 1/160 (1/125 w/ AS) yes no ± 2 (1/3) no pentamirror 95% 0.83 20.0 16.0 G (default) -2.5 – +1.0 EC-1500 yes TFT 2.5″ 115000 fixed luminance no yes yes yes yes yes 3 3.0 30 – 1/4000, B 3 (1/3, 2/3) CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive 1 no FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 RAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 no steel 1× NP-400 SC-1000 strap WS-5, body cap, USB cable USB-3, TV cable VC-500, battery NP-400, charger BC-400, software 590 USB 2.0 (Full Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), 6V DC Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge 1.00 PC socket via PCT-100 Bob Atkins on photo.net, Imaging Resource, LetsGoDigital, Steve's Digicams

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  Image Name US name Japan name Mount type Release year AF sensors AF range [EV] AF modes? AF assist light? Supported lenses? Eye- start CFs Other features Metering modes? Metering range [EV] Metering range with spot meter [EV] AEL button Exposure modes? Subject programs Exposure comp. Flash modes? Flash metering? Requires D flash Flash GN [m] Coverage [mm] X-Sync speed HSS Wireless flash Wireless x-sync speed? Wireless HSS Wireless Flash Controller comp.? Ratio flash Flash exposure comp. Studio flash socket DR-1000 compatible Viewfinder type Viewfinder coverage Viewfinder mag. Eye relief [mm]? Eye relief [mm] (from frame)? Screens? Diopter adj. [dpt.] Eyepiece cup Viewfinder accessory compatible? MLU Remote release socket Wireless remote release DOF preview Ap. change during DOF preview Silent DOF preview Frame rate [fps] Frame rate with AF [fps] Shutter speed [s] Bulb timer Bracketing frames (stops) Multiple exposures Leader out ISO override IR safe? Weather sealing Mount material Batteries Battery pack Vertical grip Accessory shoe cap Standard accessories Weight [g]? Data saver Date back Comments Reviews
Minolta Dynax 9 Minolta Maxxum 9 Minolta α-9 A-mount 1998 2 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C yes classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) yes 21 all-metal construction, viewfinder shutter 14 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.7%) 0 – 20 3 – 20 yes P with shift, A, S, M with shift ± 3 (1/2), ± 2 (1/3) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 4S-TTL, S-TTL, CW-TTL, ADI (with update) no 12 24 1/300 yes yes 1/60 no yes yes ± 3 (1/2) yes no pentaprism 100% 0.73 22.1 18.3 G (default), M, L, ML, S -3.0 – +1.0 EC-9 yes yes yes IR-1N yes no no 5.5 4.5 30 – 1/12000, B no 3, 5, 7 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1) unlimited yes yes yes yes steel 2× CR123A VC-9 (4× AA/2× CR123A/1× 2CR5) SC-9 strap, body cap, batteries 910 DM-9 QD-9 SSM and ADI support requires update Chris Valentine
Minolta Dynax 9Ti Minolta Maxxum 9Ti Minolta α-9Ti A-mount 1999 2 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C yes classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) yes 25 all-metal construction, viewfinder shutter 14 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.7%) 0 – 20 3 – 20 yes P with shift, A, S, M with shift ± 3 (1/2), ± 2 (1/3) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync 4S-TTL, S-TTL, CW-TTL, ADI (with update) no 12 24 1/300 yes yes 1/60 no yes yes ± 3 (1/2) yes no pentaprism 100% 0.73 22.1 18.3 G (default), M, L, ML, S -3.0 – +1.0 EC-9 yes yes yes IR-1N yes no no 5.5 4.5 30 – 1/12000, B no 3, 5, 7 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1) unlimited yes yes yes yes steel 2× CR123A VC-9M (4× AA/2× CR123A/1× 2CR5) SC-9 strap, body cap, batteries 825 DM-9 QD-9 titanium case, SSM and ADI support requires update
Minolta Dynax 7 Minolta Maxxum 7 Minolta α-7 A-mount 2000 8 line, 1 double cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF yes classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) yes 35 film chamber lock, STF mode 14 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.7%) 0 – 20 3 – 20 yes P with shift, [P], A, S, M with shift 3 preset modes ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync ADI, 4S-TTL, CW-TTL no 12 24 1/200 yes yes 1/200 yes yes yes ± 2 (1/2) yes no pentaprism 92% × 94% 0.80 22.5 18.5 G (default), M, L, ML, S -2.5 – +0.5 EC-1100 yes yes yes IR-1N yes yes yes 4 3.7 30 – 1/8000, B yes 3, 5, 7 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1) unlimited yes yes no no steel 2× CR123A VC-7 (4× AA/2× CR123A) SC-1000 strap, body cap, batteries 575 DS-100 built-in also sold as "α-7" in China (2001), with Chinese, English, Japanese language; data memory for 18 rolls Gary Friedman on photo.net
Minolta Dynax 7 Limited Minolta α-7 Limited A-mount 2001 8 line, 1 double cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF yes classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) yes 35 film chamber lock, STF mode 14 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.7%) 0 – 20 3 – 20 yes P with shift, [P], A, S, M with shift 3 preset modes ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync ADI, 4S-TTL, CW-TTL no 12 24 1/200 yes yes 1/200 yes yes yes ± 2 (1/2) yes no pentaprism 92% × 94% 0.80 22.5 18.5 G (default), M, L, ML, S -2.5 – +0.5 EC-1100 yes yes yes IR-1N yes yes yes 4 3.7 30 – 1/8000, B yes 3, 5, 7 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1) unlimited yes yes no no steel 2× CR123A VC-7 (4× AA/2× CR123A) SC-1000 strap, body cap, batteries 575 DS-100 built-in changed finish and updated firmware, data memory for 18 rolls
Minolta Dynax 60 Minolta Maxxum 70 Minolta α-70 A-mount 2004 8 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) no 14 14 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.7%) 1 – 20 4 – 20 yes P with shift, [P], A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait ± 3 (1/2) normal, red-eye reduction, slow sync ADI, 4S-TTL no 16 28 1/90 yes yes 1/45 yes ? no no no pentamirror 90% × 90% 0.70 16.0 13.0 G (default) -2.0 – +1.0 EC-1300 yes no no RC-3 yes no ? 3 ? 30 – 1/2000, B no 3 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1) unlimited yes yes no no steel 2× CR2 SC-1000 strap, body cap, batteries 375 QD model PC socket via PCT-100 Barry Fitzgerald on AlphaMountWorld.com
  Image Name US name Japan name Mount type Release year AF sensors AF range [EV] AF modes? AF assist light? Supported lenses? Eye- start CFs Other features Metering modes? Metering range [EV] Metering range with spot meter [EV] AEL button Exposure modes? Subject programs Exposure comp. Flash modes? Flash metering? Requires D flash Flash GN [m] Coverage [mm] X-Sync speed HSS Wireless flash Wireless x-sync speed? Wireless HSS Wireless Flash Controller comp.? Ratio flash Flash exposure comp. Studio flash socket DR-1000 compatible Viewfinder type Viewfinder coverage Viewfinder mag. Eye relief [mm]? Eye relief [mm] (from frame)? Screens? Diopter adj. [dpt.] Eyepiece cup Viewfinder accessory compatible? MLU Remote release socket Wireless remote release DOF preview Ap. change during DOF preview Silent DOF preview Frame rate [fps] Frame rate with AF [fps] Shutter speed [s] Bulb timer Bracketing frames (stops) Multiple exposures Leader out ISO override IR safe? Weather sealing Mount material Batteries Battery pack Vertical grip Accessory shoe cap Standard accessories Weight [g]? Data saver Date back Comments Reviews
Minolta Dynax 5 Minolta Maxxum 5 Minolta α-Sweet II A-mount 2001 6 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) yes 14 film chamber lock 14 segments, spot (2.7%) 1 – 20 4 – 20 yes P with shift, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait ± 3 (1/2) normal, red-eye reduction, slow sync ADI, 4S-TTL, CW-TTL no 12 28 1/125 yes yes 1/45 yes no yes no no pentamirror 90% 0.75 16.0 13.0 G (default) -1 EC-1200 yes no yes RC-3 (with QD model only) yes no ? 3 ? 30 – 1/4000, B no 3 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1) unlimited yes yes no no steel 2× CR2 BP-200 (4× AA) SC-1000 strap, body cap, batteries 335 QD model also sold as α-5 in China (black finish)
Minolta Dynax 40/ Dynax 30 Minolta Maxxum 50 A-mount 2004 2 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) no 2 2 segments 4 – 20 no P, [P], A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait ± 3 (1/2) normal, red-eye reduction, slow sync 2S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/90 no no no no no no no pentamirror 90% × 90% 0.75 17.2 11.3 G (default) -1 fixed yes no no RC-3 (with QD model only) no no no 1.7 ? 30 – 1/2000, B no 3 (1/2, 1/1) unlimited no yes no no polycarbonate 2× CR2 SC-1000 strap, body cap, batteries 335 QD model also sold as α-50 in China
Minolta Dynax 4 Minolta Maxxum 4 Minolta α-Sweet II L A-mount 2002 2 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) no 12 film chamber lock 14 segments, spot (2.7%) 1 – 20 4 – 20 yes P with shift, A, S, M portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait ± 3 (1/2) normal, red-eye reduction, slow sync ADI, 4S-TTL, CW-TTL no 12 28 1/90 no yes 1/45 no no no no no pentamirror 90% 0.75 16.0 ? G (default) -1 EC-1300 yes no yes RC-3 (with QD model only) no no no 1.7 ? 30 – 1/2000, B no 3 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1) unlimited yes yes no no polycarbonate 2× CR2 BP-200 (4× AA) SC-1000 strap, body cap, batteries 315 QD model also sold as "Dynax 3" in asian pacific countries (except Japan) and α-3 in China
Minolta Dynax 3L Minolta Maxxum 3/ Maxxum GT A-mount 2003 2 line, 1 cross −1 – 18 AF-A, AF-S, AF-C no classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D) no 14 segments 1 – 20 no P portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night portrait normal, red-eye reduction, slow sync 14S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI yes 12 28 1/90 no yes 1/45 no no no no no pentamirror 90% × 90% 0.75 16.0 13.0 G (default) -1 EC-1300 yes no no RC-3 (with QD model only) no no no 1.7 ? 30 – 1/2000 no no no no no polycarbonate 2× CR2 BP-200 (4× AA) SC-1000 strap, body cap, batteries 310 QD model


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There are 7 comment(s):
#1: Comment posted by Peter-S1946 on October 18, 2008 - 08:43:18 PM:
Magnificent.
#2: Comment posted by Rob den Braasem on June 09, 2009 - 01:46:59 PM:
Great page, I only miss the older Minolta's like XG en XD camera's.
Michael Hohner answers:
This page is restricted to the A mount system.
#3: Comment posted by George on November 10, 2009 - 07:12:25 AM:
Hi Michael,
Thanks very much for keeping up this website of very useful info. I found it through a link on Dyxum, the Minolta Maxxum/Sony site.
This note is not really realted to stuff on this page, but this is where I found the email link, LOL.
I love the charts. I own 2 Minolta MF bodies and 5 film Maxxums. This is a great source of info when planning another purchase. Thanks for including the aftermarket lenses and flashes as well. I like the inclusion of the HTsi and HTsi Plus models. NO, they are not the same model as other sites say. I have the HTsi. and XTsi. Your pictures should be updated, as the HTsi has no silver on it. Qtsi & STsi are all silver, the STsi adding a dial to change settings. HTsi in Black only adds the leatherette panels to the front. The HTsi Plus and the XTsi are in silver with leatherette panels on front. All of these except the XTsi sport a plastic lens mount. XTsi gets metal mount.
I noticed a Maxxum 7 Limited on the list, but the details seem identical to the 7. How is it different?
BTW, around here we don't put an "o" in the word 'curtain'. Where are you from? LOL
Again, I really like the site. I hope you keep it online.
Since I also own Canon EOS film bodies, do you know if anyone has built a similar site for Canon stuff?
Feel free to edit this note before posting it, and if you know of an EOS based site, please email me.
Michael Hohner answers:
I've moved this, as I think it fits better here.

Each row in the camera table represents up to three cameras. There may be cosmetic differences between regional models.

The differences between the 7 and 7 Limited are listed in the comments column. You can also use the comparison function on the page to find differences automatically.

I don't know if something similar exists for Canon EOS.

#4: Comment posted by JEN on March 03, 2010 - 09:24:48 PM:
thank you so much for this page I was confused on were to find all this info and you have it laid out so nice and straight forward here! thanks
#5: Comment posted by ddd on April 14, 2010 - 06:52:04 PM:
Hi Michael,
i have some addition to your table (column Comments):
You already list "plastic lens mount" for Dynax 300si, Dynax 404si, Dynax 500si.

Further models do have a plastic lens mount: Dynax 303si, Maxxum HTsi, Dynax 505si, Dynax 4, Dynax 40.

For the Dynax 3L i have not found any valid information, but i am sure it has a plastic lens mount also.

Any other model listed here has a metal lens mount.

Thanks for your great work!
Michael Hohner answers:
Thanks for the update. The mount material is now a separate column in the above table.
#6: Comment posted by Joe Chinea on April 19, 2010 - 11:16:09 PM:
Great ref web page... the problem is that Sony will not sell a body of a camera. I have been attempting to purchase an A230 or A330 to use with system of Minolta AF lenes. I have had no luck with retailers and Sony Style and Parts/Acc department both have not answers.

The question then is, why have interchangable parts when its impossible to complete the item without duplicating lenes and increasing the intial cost of the item?
Michael Hohner answers:
This depends on the market. For example, in Germany and Britain Sony is selling the A230 and A330 also body only. In the U.S. Sony is selling only camera kits of the A230 and A330 with at least one lens (the 18-55).
#7: Comment posted by Andreas on June 10, 2010 - 09:48:22 AM:
Ihre Seite ist immer auf der Höhe der Zeit. Respekt! ...weiter so! Danke.

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