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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
84 PixelMeter Score 15 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Integrated in-body image stabilization
  • Strong image resolution and color reproduction
  • Efficient battery life and quick responsiveness
  • Good value with extensive lens compatibility
  • Solid handling and ergonomic design
Cons Cons
  • High noise levels and poor performance at elevated ISO settings
  • Build and interface limitations including proprietary hot-shoe and smearing LCD
  • Inconsistent metering and autofocus reliability
  • Noisy shutter and mechanical operation
  • Mediocre kit lens quality

Announcement date Announcement date June 5, 2006
Launch price Launch price $999
Sensor Sensor 10.2MP APS-C CCD
Burst Burst 3 fps electronic

Announcement date Announcement date June 5, 2006
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $999
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony A
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 10.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CCD
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-1,600

Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 3fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW (.ARW)
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 36-bit
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 12 m at ISO 100

Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Single-shot AF (Wide AF area, Spot AF area, Focus area selection), Direct Manual Focus, Continuous AF, Automatic AF, Manual focus

Shutter types Shutter types Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/160s
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering modes Metering modes 40-segment honeycomb-pattern, center-weighted, spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 2.5-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

360 video recording 360 video recording No
External Recording External Recording Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Audio recording Audio recording No

IBIS rating IBIS rating 3.5 stops

USB USB USB 2.0
Hot shoe Hot shoe Proprietary

Battery Battery NP-FM55H
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 750 shots

Dimensions Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.24 x 3.74 x 2.80 in)
Weight Weight 545g (1 lb 3.2 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None