Sony Electronics Inc.
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16530 Via Esprillo
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San Diego, CA 92127
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1-800-222-7669
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www.sony.com/dslr
DSLR-A100
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (body)
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
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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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shot, Eye
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Start, Memory Stick Duo, Stamina, SteadyShot, and
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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
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
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
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
Memory Stick 3880x2600 (10MP) 3880x2600 (10MP) 2896x1936 (5.6MP) 1920x128 (2.5MP)
Duo™ Media
1
Raw/Raw+JPEG Fine/Standard Fine/Standard Fine/Standard
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
1
128MB 7/5 29/46 52/80 108/158
STILL IMAGE STORAGE CAPACITIES
256MB 14/10 54/85 95/145 197/287
512MB 30/23 112/174 194/296 402/586
1GB 62/48 229/358 397/606 822/1196
2GB 128/100 471/735 815/1245 1687/2454
4GB 264/208 968/1509 1673/2557 3462/5035
Microdrive
1GB 69/54 254/396 439/671 910/1324
2GB 132/103 485/755 838/1279 1734/2523
4GB 265/208 969/1509 1674/2556 3464/5039
6GB 399/312 1455/2265 2512/3835 5197/7560
128MB
7/5 29/46 51/79 107/156
256MB 15/12 59/93 104/159 216/315
512MB 32/25 120/188 208/319 433/630
1GB 65/51 242/377 419/640 867/1262
2GB 132/103 485/755 838/1279 1734/2523
4GB 265/207 968/1508 1673/2553 3460/5034
Compact Flash