Sony extends its DSLR cameras with two new models, the 16.2 megapixel A580 and 14.2 megapixel A560. Both camera feature new-generation Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor, enhanced BIONZ imaging processor and are capable to record 1080p full HD movies, and up to 7 fps in continuous shooting mode.
The new DSLR cameras have 3 -inch TFT (Xtra Fine LCD) with 921k dot resolution and 2-way tilting mechanism, a newly developed 15-point phase-detection autofocus system and advanced imaging functions including Focus Check Live View mode, Auto HDR and Multi Frame Noise Reduction.
The cameras also feature ISO ranges between 100 – 12,800, can capture HD videos with stereo sound in a choice of AVCHD 1080i or web-friendly MP4 formats, supports Memory Stick Pro Duo and SDHC/SDXC cards, and are compatible with the full α range of over 30 A-mount interchangeable lenses of Sony and Carl Zeiss. Both camera also feature refined Auto HDR, which combines data from a burst of three frames, into a single image with extended highlight and shadow detail, as well 3D Sweep Panorama, which allowing photographers to capture detail-packed extra-wide panoramas with a huge field of view and then enjoyed on any compatible 3D HD television.
The new DSLR-A580 is available from October 2010, while the A560 will be available within the first quarter of 2011.
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Key Features |
DSLR-Α580 / DSLR-A560 |
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Type |
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with built-in flash |
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Lens Compatibility |
Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens |
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Image Sensor |
A580 Exmor™ APS HD CMOS 16.2 effective megapixels (approx.) |
A560 Exmor™ APS HD CMOS 14.2 effective megapixels (approx.) |
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Processor |
BIONZ™ image processor |
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ISO Sensitivity Range |
ISO 100 – 12800 (Extended: ISO 25600 in Multi-Frame NR Mode) |
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Image Quality Modes |
JPEG (fine, standard), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
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HDMI Connector and BRAVIA Sync |
HDMI mini connector (Type C), BRAVIA Sync (Sync menu), PhotoTV HD |
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Image Size: 3:2 (pixels) |
A580 L size: 4912×3264 (16M) M size: 3568×2368 (8.4M) S size: 2448×1624 (4M) |
A560 L size: 4592×3056 (14M) M size: 3344×2224 (7.4M) S size: 2288×1520 (3.5M) |
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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 |
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Viewfinder |
Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror type Optical Viewfinder Approx. 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity) |
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LCD |
7.5cm (3”) TFT (Xtra Fine LCD) with 921k dot resolution; 2-way tilting mechanism |
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Live View System |
Quick AF Live View (pentamirror tilt system) |
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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 |
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SteadyShot INSIDE |
YES |
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Anti-dust System |
Coating on low pass filter, plus image-sensor shift |
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Focus Modes |
AF/MF selectable AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF |
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Autofocus System |
TTL 15-point phase detection AF system with 3 cross sensors (11-point with optical viewfinder) |
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Exposure Modes |
Programmed AE (AUTO, AUTO – Flash Off, P), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Scene selection |
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Exposure Metering System |
(Live View): 1200-zone evaluative (Viewfinder): 40-segment honeycomb pattern |
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Exposure Metering Modes  |
Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot |
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Scene Selection |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view, Hand-held Twilight |
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Creative Style Settings |
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W |
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Sweep Panorama |
YES (2D and 3D) |
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Auto HDR |
YES (available in P/A/S/M modes) |
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Shutter Speed |
1/4000-30sec, Bulb |
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Exposure Bracketing |
3 continuous exposures, in 0.3 or 0.7 EV steps |
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White Balance Settings |
Auto / 6 presets / Colour Temperature/Colour Filter / Custom WB |
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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 |
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Approx. no. of Shots |
Approx. 1050 images with optical viewfinder, approx. 560 images in live view mode (CIPA standard) |
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Built-in Flash |
Auto pop-up, GN 12 at ISO 100, FOV coverage up to 18mm |
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Flash Modes |
Flash-off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear Sync., Wireless*, Hi-speed sync.*, |
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*With compatible external flash |
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Media |
MemoryStick PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo / SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) |
Approx. 137 x 104 x 84mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) |
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Weight |
Approx. 599g (excluding battery, media and accessories) |
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