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DXO Mark Scores
Overall Score
64
Color Depth
21.8 bits
Dynamic Range
11.6 EV
Low-Light ISO
772
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Sensor & Image Quality
Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Size:APS-C
Resolution:12
Dimensions:23.5 x 15.6 mm
Max Resolution:4272 x 2848
ISO Range:200 - 12800
Boosted ISO:0
RAW Support
Autofocus System
Focus Points
9
0 cross-type
AF Features
Phase Detection
Contrast Detection
Face Detection
Tracking
Touch AF
Continuous
Single
Multi-Area
Selective
Center Point
Video Capabilities
None
Formats:NULL
Resolutions:
NULL
Audio
Mic Port
Headphone Port
Screen & Viewfinder
LCD Screen
Resolution:230
Type:Tilting
Touchscreen
Viewfinder
Type:Optical (pentamirror)
Resolution:no electronic viewfinder
Shooting Performance
Continuous Shooting
5
Shutter Speed:30 - 4000
Image Stabilization:
Shooting Modes
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Metering Modes
Multi-Segment
Center-Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
AF Area
Exposure Compensation:
Custom White Balance
Connectivity
HDMI:
USB:USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless:None
GPS
Storage & Battery
Storage
Slots:1
Type:SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Physical Specifications
Dimensions:137 x 104 x 84mm
Weight:630 grs
Durability
Weather Sealed
Dust Proof
Water Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Lens System
Mount:Sony/Minolta Alpha
Focal Length Multiplier:1.5×
Available Lenses:143
Manual Focus
Flash
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Modes:Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Additional Features
Self Timer
Timelapse
Live View