Sony ALPHA A58 Full Specifications

Sony ALPHA A58 FULL SPECIFICATIONS

General
Model Number:	A58
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$600.00
Street Price:	$651.50
Date Available:	2013-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	25.8 oz (731 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 3.1 in. (129 x 96 x 78 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	20.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.31 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	753
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5456 x 3632 (19.8 MP, 3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking; Eye Start AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 1/2-inch, 1.44M-dot OLED Tru-Finder, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x 35mm eq.), 26.5mm from the eyepiece lens / 23mm from the eyepiece frame eye point, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	1,440,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.57x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.88x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	15.0x
Top Deck Display:	No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	16000
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature; Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Multi Frame Noise Reduction
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Auto flash and fill-flash mode), Wireless, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired RM-VPR1
Connections (extended):	Type-D Micro HDMI, DC Input, 3.5mm Stereo Micophone Jack, Multi/Micro USB (remote)
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.51
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.55
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	2
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.57
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	6
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	5
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.082 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.33 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus Shutter Lag, Wide-area Mode = 0.139s
Startup Time:	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	700 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	690 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7 SP1/8; Mac OS X v10.5 or later. (Software is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 20.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, 2.7" 406K-dot tilting LCD, OLED Tru-Finder EVF, 5fps full-resolution burst mode (up to 8fps in Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode), new Lock-on autofocus, Full HD 1080i60 movies, Multi Interface Hot Shoe, new area-specific noise reduction. U.S. availability and pricing TBD.