Sony alpha 200 Specifications

Main specifications of 200
System
Camera type
Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses
Lens compatibility Sony lenses, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses
Image Sensor
Sensor type APS-C type (23.6x15.8mm), with RGB primary color filters
Effective pixels Approx. 10.2 megapixels
Total pixels
Approx. 10.8 megapixels
Charge protection coating on low pass filter
Anti-Dust system
and image-sensor shift mechanism
ISO sensitivity range AUTO, 100 to 3200 (in 1-stop increments, Recommended Exposure Index)
A/D conversion
12 bits
Recording
Recording format JPEG (DCF2.0, Exif 2.21), RAW (Sony ARW 2.0 format), RAW + JPEG
<Aspect ratio 3:2>
L size: 3872 x 2592 (10M), M size: 2896 x 1936 (5.6M), S size: 1920 x 1280 (2.5M)
Image size
<Aspect ratio 16:9>
L size: 3872 x 2176 (8.4M), M size: 2896 x 1632 (4.7M), S size: 1920 x 1088 (2.1M)
Image quality modes
RAW, RAW + JPEG, Fine, Standard
CompactFlash (Type I, Type II), Microdrive
*Separately sold "Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot
Media
AD-MSCF1" is necessary for use with Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo /
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Long exposure NR: On/Off selectable, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
Noise reduction
High ISO NR: On/Off selectable, available at ISO 1600 or higher
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Creative Style, D-Range Optimizer (Off, Standard, Advanced)
Other features
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash
Modes
Color Temperature / Color filter, Custom
Bracketing 3 exposures, H/L level selectable
Focus Control
Type TTL phase detection system
Sensor
CCD line sensors
No. of focus point 9 points
Sensitivity range EV 0 - 18 (at ISO 100)
Modes
AF/MF selectable. AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF
Focus area Wide, Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF,
Other features
AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)
Exposure Control
Type: TTL metering
Sensor: 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
Metering Sensitivity range: EV 1 - 20 (EV 3 - 20 in spot metering mode),
(at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)
Modes: Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
Modes: Program AE (AUTO, AUTO - Flash Off, P), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual,
Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait / view)
Exposure
Exposure compensation: +/-2.0 EV in 1/3-stop increments
Bracketing: 3 continuous or single exposures selectable, in 0.3 or 0.7-stop increments
Viewf inder
Type Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
Coverage 95%
0.83 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m )
Magnif ication -1
Diopter adjustment -2.5 to +1.0 m
-1
Approx. 17.6 mm from the eyepiece lens,
Eye point
Approx. 13.5 mm from the eyepiece frame
Screen Spherical Acute Matte
Number of recordable frames based on compression, image quality and size
CompactFlash Card （3:2 = 10 MB / 16:9 = 8.4 MB)
Image size: L Image size: L
512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 512 MB
Standard 166 / 188 325 / 370 653 / 741 1307 / 1484 2606 / 2960 Standard 154 / 175
Fine Fine
123 / 141 241 / 277 484 / 556 969 / 1115 1933 / 2223 114 / 131
RAW + JPEG 24 / 26 48 / 51 98 / 104 198 / 210 397 / 421 RAW + JPEG 22 / 24
RAW 31 / 31 61 / 61 124 / 124 250 / 250 500 / 500 RAW 28 / 28
CompactFlash Card （3:2 = 5.6 MB / 16:9 = 4.7 MB)
Image size: M Image size: M
512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 512 MB
Standard 240 / 267 471 / 523 945 / 1049 1891 / 2099 3771 / 4185 Standard 223 / 248
Fine 185 / 208 363 / 409 727/ 819 1456 / 1641 2903 / / 3271 Fine 172 / 194
CompactFlash Card （3:2 = 2.5 MB / 16:9 = 2.1 MB)
Image size: S Image size: S
512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 512 MB
Standard 329 / 355 644 / 696 1291 / 1395 2584 / 2791 5150 / 5564 Standard 306 / 330
Fine 268 / 294 526 / 577 1053 / 1155 2109 / 2313 4203 / 4610 Fine 249 / 273
• Numeric figures show the number of frame recordable with 3:2 / 16:9 aspect ratio.
• Optional "Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot AD-MSCF1" is necessary for use with Memory Stick Duo.
• Number of recordable frames may vary depending on the subjects and other shooting conditions.
Trademarks & Remarks
* is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* Bionz , Bravia , Super SteadyShot, InfoLITHIUM , Memory Stick , Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick PRO Duo , and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
* Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
* CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries.
* Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries
* D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited
* All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
* The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption.
Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment that have the mark.
LCD Monitor
Type
2.7-inch type, TFT
Total number of dots 230,400 dots
Coverage
100%
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Speed range 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb
Flash sync speed 1/160 sec.
( Image Stabilization )
Super SteadyShot ®
Type Image-sensor shift mechanism
Indication Super SteadyShot scale and Camera-shake warning in the viewfinder
Equivalent to approx. 2.5 to 3.5 steps in shutter speeds
Compensation effect
(varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
Built-in Flash
Pop-up Auto
Guide number 12 (in meters at ISO 100)
18 mm (focal length printed on the lens body)
Flash coverage
Control ADI, Pre-flash TTL
+/- 2 EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
Flash compensation
Auto (Flash-off), Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync,
Modes
High speed sync, Wireless
Flash bracketing 3 exposures (in 0.3/0.7-stop increments)
Approx. 4 sec.
Recycling time
Drive
Single, Continuous, Self-timer (10 sec. / 2 sec. delay selectable)
Modes
Continuous shooting speed Max. 3 fps (approx.)
No. of frames recordable JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full, RAW: 6 images, RAW+JPEG: 3 images
Playback
Single (with or without shooting information, with 4 previous / following images,
RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning), 4 / 9 / 25-frame index view,
Modes
enlarged display mode (max. zoom - L size: 12 x, M size: 9.1 x, S size: 6.1 x),
Image orientation, Slideshow
Interface
USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage, PTP)
PC interface
Video output NTSC / PAL selectable
Supported OS Environments
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional / Vista
Windows
Home Basic / Vista Home Premium / Vista Ultimate / Vista Business / Vista Enterprise
Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later)
Macintosh
Print
Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge
Power
One Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H
Power source
* NP-FM55H for DSLR-A100 is not usable.
External power source AC Adapter / Charger AC-VQ900AM (optional)
Battery performance Approx. 750 shots (CIPA standard)
Others
Approx. 130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3 mm (5-1/4 x 4 x 2-7/8 in.) (excl. protrusions)
Dimension (WxHxD)
Weight Approx. 532 g (1 lb 2.8 oz) (w/o batteries, memory card, accessories)
Operating temperature 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)
Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
System requirements of bundled software
Memory Stick Duo （3:2 = 10 MB / 16:9 = 8.4 MB)
Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0
1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB
316 / 359 649 / 737 1283 / 1457 2575 / 2924 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP SP2* /
234 / 269 481 / 553 952 / 1094 1910 / 2196 Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4 or later)
47 / 50 145 / 104 146 / 206 392 / 416
60 / 60 124 / 124 246 / 246 494 / 494
Image Date Lightbox SR
Memory Stick Duo （3:2 = 5.6 MB / 16:9 = 4.7 MB)
1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP SP2* /
Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4 or later)
457 / 508 939 / 1042 1857 / 2061 3726 / 4135
352 / 397 723 / 814 1430 / 1611 2869 / 3232
Picture Motion Browser
Memory Stick Duo （3:2 = 2.5 MB / 16:9 = 2.1 MB)
1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP SP2* /
625 / 675 1283 / 1386 2537/ 2740 5089 / 5498
Windows Vista*
510 / 559 1047 / 1148 2070 / 2270 4153 / 4555
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Note: Factory pre-installed. We do not guarantee proper operation in the upgraded
environment of the OS stated above.
, Memory Stick Duo ,
are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Printed in Japan