Sony Alpha a99

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  • Effective pixels

    24 megapixels

    Max resolution

    6000 x 4000

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    1,229,000

  • Physical

    147 x 111 x 78 mm (5.79 x 4.37 x 3.07″)

  • Body Type

    Mid-size SLR

    Flash

    No

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Specifications

Body type

  • Body type Mid-size SLR

Sensor

  • Max resolution6000 x 4000
  • Image ratio w:h3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels24 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors25 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeFull frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • ProcessorBionz

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)50
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)25600
  • White balance presets8
  • Custom white balanceYes (3)
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsExtra Fine, Fine, Standard

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Phase Detect
    • Multi-area
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points19
  • Lens mountSony/Minolta Alpha
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFully articulated
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots1,229,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeElectronic
  • Viewfinder coverage100%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.71×
  • Viewfinder resolution2,359,000

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/8000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesNo
  • Built-in flashNo
  • External flashYes (via Hot-shoe)
  • Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
  • Continuous drive6.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
  • WB BracketingYes ( 3 frames, H/L selectable)

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesMemory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (mini HDMI Type C)
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • Wireless
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote controlYes (Wired or Wireless (Optional))

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedYes (Dust and moisture resistant)
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)500
  • Weight (inc. batteries)812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz)
  • Dimensions147 x 111 x 78 mm (5.79 x 4.37 x 3.07″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingNo
  • GPSBuilt-in

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