Sony alpha 300 Specifications

Main specifications of 300
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 (23.6 x 15.8mm), 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
JPEG (DCF2.0 and Exif 2.21 compliant, DPOF supported),
Recording format
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 to use 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 2 - 20 (EV 4 - 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 / Night view)
Exposure
Exposure compensation: +/-2 EV (in 0.3-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%
Magnif ication 0.74 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m -1 )
Diopter adjustment -3.0 to +1.0 m -1
Eye point Approx. 20.8 mm from the eyepiece lens, approx. 16.7 mm from the eyepiece frame
Screen Spherical Acute Matte
LCD Monitor
Type 2.7-inch type, TFT
Total number of dots 230,400 dots
Coverage 100%
Brightness adjustment Selectable in 5 steps
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
512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB
Standard 653 / 741 1307 / 1484
166 / 188 325 / 370
Fine 123 / 141 241 / 277 484 / 556 969 / 1115
RAW + JPEG 24 / 26 48 / 51 98 / 104 198 / 210
RAW 31 / 31 61 / 61 124 / 124 250 / 250
CompactFlash Card （3:2 = 5.6 MB / 16:9 = 4.7 MB)
Image size: M
512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB
Standard 240 / 267 471 / 523 945 / 1049 1891 / 2099
Fine 185 / 208 363 / 409 727/ 819 1456 / 1641
CompactFlash Card （3:2 = 2.5 MB / 16:9 = 2.1 MB)
Image size: S
512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB
Standard 329 / 355 644 / 696 1291 / 1395 2584 / 2791
Fine 268 / 294 526 / 577 1053 / 1155 2109 / 2313
CompactFlash Card （3:2 / 16:9 )
Image size: M
Smart Teleconverter at 1 .4x 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB
Standard 240 / 267 471 / 523 945 / 1049 1891 / 2099
Fine 185 / 208 363 / 409 727 / 819 1456 / 1641
CompactFlash Card （3:2 / 16:9 )
Image size: S
Smart Teleconverter at 2x 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB
Standard 329 / 355 644 / 696 1291 / 1395 2584 / 2791
Fine 268 / 294 526 / 577 1053 / 1155 2109 / 2313
• 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.
System requirements of bundled software
Image Data Converter SR ver. 2.0 Image Data Lightbox SR ver. 1.0
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP*SP2 / Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP*SP2 /
Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4) or later Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4) or later
* 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.
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.
Monitor images are simulated.
Live View
Type Pentamirror tilt system
Image sensor Dedicated to live view
Metering
1200-zone evaluative
Sensitivity EV 2 - 17 (in all metering modes, at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)
Coverage
90%
Smart Teleconverter
1.4x or 2x selectable
function
Histogram display, real-time image-adjustment display (exposure compensation,
Other functions
white balance, sunset / B&W in Creative Style)
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)
Flash coverage 18 mm (focal length printed on the lens body)
Control
ADI, Pre-flash TTL
Flash compensation +/- 2 EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
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)
Recycling time Approx. 4 sec.
Drive
Modes Single, Continuous, Self-timer (10 sec. / 2 sec. delay selectable)
Continuous shooting speed Max. 3 fps (approx.) with viewfinder, max. 2 fps (approx.) in live view mode
JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full, RAW: 6 frames, RAW+JPEG: 3 frames
No. of frames recordable
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: 12x, M size: 9.1x, S size: 6.1x),
Image orientation, Slideshow
Interface
PC interface USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage, PTP)
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
Macintosh Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later)
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.
Approx. 730 shots with viewfinder, approx. 410 shots in live view mode
Battery performance
* Both measured using CIPA standard
External power source AC Adapter / Charger AC-VQ900AM (optional)
Others
Dimension ( WxHxD )
Approx. 130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm (5-1/4 x 4 x 3 in.) (excl. protrusions)
Weight
Approx. 582 g (1 lb 4.5 oz) (w/o battery, memory card, accessories)
Operating temperature 0 - 40 degrees C (32- 104 degrees F)
Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
Memory Stick Duo （3:2 = 10 MB / 16:9 = 8.4 MB)
Image size: L
8GB 512MB 1GB 2GB
2606 / 2960 Standard 154 / 175 316 / 359 649 / 737
1933 / 2223 Fine 114 / 131 234 / 269 481 / 553
397 / 421 RAW + JPEG 22 / 24 47 / 50 145 / 104
500 / 500 RAW 28 / 28 60 / 60 124 / 124
Memory Stick Duo （3:2 = 5.6 MB / 16:9 = 4.7 MB)
Image size: M
8GB 512MB 1GB 2GB
3771 / 4185 Standard 223 / 248 457 / 508 939 / 1042
2903 / 3271 Fine 172 / 194 352 / 397 723 / 814
Memory Stick Duo （3:2 = 2.5 MB / 16:9 = 2.1 MB)
Image size: S
8GB 512MB 1GB 2GB
5150 / 5564 Standard 306 / 330 625 / 675 1283 / 1386
4203 / 4610 Fine 249 / 273 510 / 559 1047 / 1148
Memory Stick Duo （3:2 / 16:9 )
Image size: M
8GB Smart Teleconverter at 1 .4x 512MB 1GB 2GB
3771 / 4185 Standard 223 / 248 457 / 508 939 / 1042
2903 / 3271 Fine 172 / 194 352 / 397 723 / 814
Memory Stick Duo （3:2 / 16:9 )
Image size: S
8GB Smart Teleconverter at 2x 512MB 1GB 2GB
5150 / 5564 Standard 306 / 330 625 / 675 1283 / 1386
4203 / 4610 Fine
249 / 273 510 / 559 1047 / 1148
Picture Motion Browser Ver. 2.1.02
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 /
Windows XP* SP2 / Windows Vista*
, Memory Stick Duo ,
are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Digital SLR Camera
4GB 8GB
1283 / 1457 2575 / 2924
952 / 1094 1910 / 2196
146 / 206 392 / 416
246 / 246 494 / 494
4GB 8GB
1857 / 2061 3726 / 4135
1430 / 1611 2869 / 3232
4GB 8GB
2537/ 2740 5089 / 5498
2070 / 2270 4153 / 4555
4GB 8GB
1857 / 2061 3726 / 4135
1430 / 1611 2869 / 3232
4GB 8GB
2537 / 2740 5089 / 5498
2070 / 2270 4153 / 4555
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