Sony Alpha A500
| Type | Compact SLR / System |
| Still Pixel Count (gross) | 12.9 megapixels |
| Still Pixel Count (effective) | 12.3 megapixels |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type - New | CMOS |
| Original Price | 749.99 $ |
| Height | 103.886 mm |
| Width | 83.82 mm |
| Depth | 137.16 mm |
| Weight | 597.0 g |
| Model Colors | black |
| Display Type | articulated LCD |
| Display Size | 3.0 in. |
| Display Resolution | 230,400 pixels |
| Viewfinder Type | optical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8 x |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95.0 % coverage |
| Diopter Adjustment - New | -2.5 to +1.0m^-1 |
| Media New | Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Connectivity Options | A/V |
| Battery Type | removable lithium-ion |
| Battery Model Number | NP-FM50 |
| Mirror Technology (Interchangeable Lens) | DSLR |
| Waterproof | No |
| Manual Controls | manual focus, aperture priority mode, shutter priority mode, full manual exposure, custom white balance, ISO control |
| ISO Options | 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Minimum ISO | 200 |
| Maximum ISO | 12800 |
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