Specifications
General
Megapixel: 10.2MP
Imaging Device: 10.2 (effective) APS CCD
Sensor; 23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color
filter
Convenience
White Balance: Auto plus 6 Modes
(Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten,
Fluorescent, Flash); +/-3 step adjustable
Kelvin tempature control
Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 4GB media
capacity; does not support Access
Control security function
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off (all modes)
Burst Mode: Up to 3FPS; Unlimited to
capacity of media (JPEG L/M/S);
Maximum 3 frames (RAW + JPEG);
Maximum 6 frames (RAW)
Color Mode(s): Black & White, Standard,
Vivid, Adobe RGB (Except for Adobe RGB,
all other color modes use the sRGB color
space)
Convenience Features
Histogram Display: Yes, playback
AF Illuminator Light: Yes, On/Off Select
Multi-Pattern Measuring: 40 Segment,
Center Weighted, Spot
Clear RAW NR: N/A
Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Sunset,
Night View/Night Portrait
Movie Mode(s): N/A
Inputs and Outputs
USB Port(s): Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-
speed
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Output(s): Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
Hardware
LCD: 2.5" TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear
Photo™ design
Viewfinder: Optical: TTL, 0.83x, 95%
coverage
Microphone: No/ No
Operating Conditions
Flash Effective Range: GN12 at ISO 100 (39
feet/ 12 meters)
Flash Mode(s): Auto/On/Off/Rear Curtain/
Wireless
Optics/Lens
Focus: Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via VF
Matte Screen
Shutter Speed: 30 ∼ 1/4000 sec 52 step,
Bulb
Exposure Compensation: ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV
Steps
ISO:
Auto/160/200/400/800/1600/Lo80/Hi200
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Exposure: Program Shift: Yes, Command
Dial
Lens Type: Interchangeable A mount
Power
Battery Type: NP-FM55 Lithium-ion
rechargeable battery
Battery Capacity: 7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA
standard: approx. 750 pictures
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Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor
Software
Supplied Software: Picture Motion
Browser for Sony v1.1 (Windows), Image
Data Converter SR Ver. 1.1 (Windows &
Macintosh), USB Driver
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional,
ME, XP Home and Professional;
Macintosh® OS X (v 10.3 or later). OS
must be installed at the factory.
Processor
Bionz™ Engine: Yes (LSI with Dynamic
Range Optimizer (DRO/DRO+))
Dimensions
Weight: 1 lb., 3 oz (545 g) body, not including
battery, lens and media
Measurements: (WHD) 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 2
7/8" (133 x 95 x 71 mm)
Supplied Accessories
NP-FM55 rechargeable battery
BC-VM10 battery charger
Video and USB cables
Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and
Remote Commander clip
MSAC-MCF1N MS-Duo to CF Adaptor
Body cap
Accessory shoe cap
Image Data Converter SR Ver.1.1/Picture
Motion Browser Ver.1.1 CD-ROM
NOTE: No Memory Stick media is included.
Optional Accessories
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-1500L)
Memory Stick Duo PRO™ (MSX-256S)
Memory Stick Duo PRO™ (MSX-512S)
Memory Stick Duo PRO™ (MSX-1GST)
Memory Stick Duo PRO™ (MSX-2GS)
Memory Stick Duo PRO™ (MSX-4GS)
External Flash (HVL-F56AM)
External Flash (HVL-F36AM)
M Series Lithium Battery (NP-FM55)
AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ900AM)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242694132
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (body)
STILL IMAGE STORAGE CAPACITIES
Memory Stick
3880x2600 (10MP)
3880x2600 (10MP)
1
Duo™ Media
Raw/Raw+JPEG
Fine/Standard
128MB
7/5
29/46
1
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
256MB
14/10
54/85
512MB
30/23
112/174
1GB
62/48
229/358
2GB
128/100
471/735
4GB
264/208
968/1509
Compact Flash
128MB
7/5
29/46
256MB
15/12
59/93
512MB
32/25
120/188
1GB
65/51
242/377
2GB
132/103
485/755
4GB
265/207
968/1508
Microdrive
1GB
69/54
254/396
2GB
132/103
485/755
4GB
265/208
969/1509
6GB
399/312
1455/2265
1: Viewable area, measured diagonally.
2: Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
3: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations
4: Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and
conditions of use.
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Sony, Bionz, Clear Photo LCD Plus, Cyber-shot, Eye-Start, Memory Stick Duo, Stamina, SteadyShot, and
Super HAD are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
DSLR-A100
2896x1936 (5.6MP)
1920x128 (2.5MP)
Fine/Standard
Fine/Standard
52/80
108/158
95/145
197/287
194/296
402/586
397/606
822/1196
815/1245
1687/2454
1673/2557
3462/5035
51/79
107/156
104/159
216/315
208/319
433/630
419/640
867/1262
838/1279
1734/2523
1673/2553
3460/5034
439/671
910/1324
838/1279
1734/2523
1674/2556
3464/5039
2512/3835
5197/7560
Last Updated: 08/22/2007