Key Features | DSLR-Α580 / DSLR-A560 |
Type | Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with built-in flash |
Lens Compatibility | Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens |
Image Sensor | A580 Exmor™ APS HD CMOS 16.2 effective megapixels (approx.) | A560 Exmor™ APS HD CMOS 14.2 effective megapixels (approx.) |
Processor | BIONZ™ image processor |
ISO Sensitivity Range | ISO 100 - 12800 (Extended: ISO 25600 in Multi-Frame NR Mode) |
Image Quality Modes | JPEG (fine, standard), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
HDMI Connector and BRAVIA Sync | HDMI mini connector (Type C), BRAVIA Sync (Sync menu), PhotoTV HD |
Image Size: 3:2 (pixels) | A580 L size: 4912x3264 (16M) M size: 3568x2368 (8.4M) S size: 2448x1624 (4M) | A560 L size: 4592x3056 (14M) M size: 3344x2224 (7.4M) S size: 2288x1520 (3.5M) |
HD movie record | AVCHD: 1920 x 1080i (16:9) (59.94i recording, 29.97 fps image sensor output / Average bit rate 17 Mbps) MP4: 1440 x 1080 (16:9) (29.97 fps / Average bit rate 12 Mbps) / 640 x 480 (4:3) (29.97 fps / Average bit rate 3 Mbps) Max record time: Without SteadyShot Inside 29 minutes, with SteadyShot Inside 14minutes on the α580 and 24 minutes on the α560 at a room temperature |
Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror type Optical Viewfinder Approx. 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity) |
LCD | 7.5cm (3”) TFT (Xtra Fine LCD) with 921k dot resolution; 2-way tilting mechanism |
Live View System | Quick AF Live View (pentamirror tilt system) |
Focus Check Live View | Focus system TTL phase detection system / Contrast AF selectable Display Real-time image adjustment display (reflects exposure compensation, white balance, Sunset / B&W of Creative Style )* * Available only during AE lock |
SteadyShot INSIDE | YES |
Anti-dust System | Coating on low pass filter, plus image-sensor shift |
Focus Modes | AF/MF selectable AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF |
Autofocus System | TTL 15-point phase detection AF system with 3 cross sensors (11-point with optical viewfinder) |
Exposure Modes | Programmed AE (AUTO, AUTO - Flash Off, P), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Scene selection |
Exposure Metering System | (Live View): 1200-zone evaluative (Viewfinder): 40-segment honeycomb pattern |
Exposure Metering Modes | Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot |
Scene Selection | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view, Hand-held Twilight |
Creative Style Settings | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W |
Sweep Panorama | YES (2D and 3D) |
Auto HDR | YES (available in P/A/S/M modes) |
Shutter Speed | 1/4000-30sec, Bulb |
Exposure Bracketing | 3 continuous exposures, in 0.3 or 0.7 EV steps |
White Balance Settings | Auto / 6 presets / Colour Temperature/Colour Filter / Custom WB |
Continuous Advance Shooting | Up to 7 fps in Speed Priority mode (AF/AE fixed at first frame) Up to 5 fps with optical viewfinder Up to 3 fps in Quick AF Live View mode |
Approx. no. of Shots | Approx. 1050 images with optical viewfinder, approx. 560 images in live view mode (CIPA standard) |
Built-in Flash | Auto pop-up, GN 12 at ISO 100, FOV coverage up to 18mm |
Flash Modes | Flash-off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear Sync., Wireless*, Hi-speed sync.*, |
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*With compatible external flash |
Media | MemoryStick PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo / SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 137 x 104 x 84mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) |
Weight | Approx. 599g (excluding battery, media and accessories) |