Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (Body Only)
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSLR-A550
$999.00 - $1,189.26 at 2 online stores 
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- CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Design: 6.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (Body Only) price range: $999.00 - $1,189.26
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 02/08/2010
- Released on: 11/01/2009
The good: Generally above-average performance for its class; excellent high ISO sensitivity profile relative to competitors; large, tilting LCD; fast Live View autofocus.
The bad: Poor color accuracy; Live View provides only 90 percent coverage; awkward design for shooting via optical viewfinder; no video.
The bottom line: If you're a Live View-oriented shooter who doesn't care about color accuracy, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550's good performance and decent noise profile make it attractive for the money. Otherwise, you can find a better camera.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: DSLR-A550
- Description: Step up to the Sony α550. Enjoy the spectacular imagery of 14.2 megapixels with ISO 12800 sensitivity. Experience the versatility of Quick Auto Focus Live View or MF Check Live View on the tiltable 3.0" LCD screen . Discover the superb response of up to 7 fps of continuous shooting.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
- Resolution 14.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Exmor CMOS
- Total Pixels 14,600,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 14,200,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 15.6 x 23.5mm
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration),
Anti-Dust coating - Image Processor BIONZ
- Image Stabilizer Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW,
RAW + JPEG - AV Interfaces HDMI
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200-12800,
ISO auto (200-1600) - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Metering Zones 40
- Exposure Modes Bulb,
Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Sports mode,
Sunset,
Night portrait,
Macro,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Portrait,
Landscape,
Black & White,
Neutral,
Sunset,
Vivid - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Fluorescent,
Incandescent,
Cloudy,
Daylight,
Flash,
Shade - Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Range EV 2-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
- Flash Modes Slow synchro,
Rear curtain sync,
Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash exposure bracketing,
AF illuminator,
Wireless off-camera control,
Flash +/- compensation Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 7 frames per second,
5 frames per second,
4 frames per second - Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Exif Print support,
Display brightness control,
AF lock,
DPOF support,
Face detection,
RGB primary color filter,
Digital tele-converter,
Quick AF Live View,
Auto HDR mode,
PRINT Image Matching,
AE lock,
Digital noise reduction,
Saturation control,
Histogram display,
Automatic display brightness adjustment,
Dynamic Range Optimizer,
Highlight point display,
Camera orientation detection,
LCD live view mode,
PictBridge support,
Shadow point display,
Smile Detection technology,
Built-in help guide,
Sharpness control,
Contrast control,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Date/time stamp,
Direct print,
Eye-Start AF system Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.8x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Display Features Folding
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI output,
1 x USB
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities,
Sony Image Data Converter SR,
Sony Image Data Lightbox SR,
Sony Picture Motion Browser System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later,
MS Windows XP SP2,
MS Windows Vista,
MS Windows 2000 Professional - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Shoulder strap,
Battery charger,
Body cap,
USB cable Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FM500H
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card,
Memory Stick PRO Duo card - Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
SD Memory Card,
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo - Image Storage 4592 x 3056,
4592 x 2576,
3344 x 2224,
3344 x 1872,
2288 x 1520,
2288 x 1280 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5.4 in
- Depth 3.3 in
- Height 4.1 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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show Product series
-
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (with 18-55mm lens)
$1,195.50 - $1,410.89
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: SLR,
14.2 megapixels,
3 x,
15.6 x 23.5mm,
Exmor CMOS,
Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (Body Only)
$999.00 - $1,189.26
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: SLR,
14.2 megapixels,
15.6 x 23.5mm,
Exmor CMOS,
Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
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