Sony Alpha DSLR-A290, NEX-3 digital camera specifications

Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 digital camera specifications

Format	Interchangeable lens camera, SLR
Price (street)	$449.95
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Release Status
Max resolution	4592 x 3056
Low resolution	4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
Image ratio w:h	3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	14.2million
Sensor photo detectors	14.9million
Sensor size	23.5 x 15.7 mm (3.68 cm²)
Pixel density	3.8 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Zoom wide (W)
Zoom tele (T)
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	Yes, Sensor-shift
Auto Focus	TTL Phase detection
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	6 positions plus manual
Aperture range
Min shutter	30sec
Max shutter	1/4000sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, Pop-up
Flash range	10m (at ISO 100)
External flash	Yes, Hot-shoe
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	Multi (40 segment), Center, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier	1.5
Lens thread	Sony/Minolta Alpha mount
Continuous Drive	Yes, 2.5 fps
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes, Wired or Wireless (Optional)
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW (ARW)
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	Optical (Pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x magnification)
LCD	2.7"
LCD Dots	230,400
Live View	No
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes
Wireless	No
GPS	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)	549g
Dimensions	128 x 97 x 86mm (5 x 3.8 x 3.4 in)