Sony Alpha A55 review
Full specification for Sony Alpha SLT-A55
| Sensor | 16.2 megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor |
|---|---|
| Output Size | 4912 x 3264 |
| Focal Length Mag | 1.5x |
| Lens Mount | Sony A-mount |
| File Format | Raw, JPEG, RAW + JPEG |
| Compression | Fine or Standard (JPEG) |
| ISO | 100-12,800 |
| Shutter Speeds | 30 – 1/4000th second (plus Bulb) |
| Drive Mode | Single, Continuous, 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer, max 7fps in Continuous Advance Priority AE, max 6fps in Drive Mode |
| Viewfinder Type | 1.15M-dot EVF |
| Field of View | 100% |
| LCD | 3in, 921k-dot, tilt-angle, TruBlack LCD |
| Live Mode | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes, 1080i HD capture |
| Built-in Image Stabilisation | Yes, sensor-based Super SteadyShot |
| Dust Reduction | Yes, Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism |
| Focusing Modes | Single, Automatic, Continuous, Manual Focus |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, S, M, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Sweep Panorama, Scene, Flash Off, Auto, Auto+ |
| Metering System | 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| Exposure Comp | Yes, ±2EV (in 1/3 stops) |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| White Balance | Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature |
| White Balance Bracket | Yes, 3 frames, Selectable 2 steps |
| Colour Temp Control | 2500 – 9900 Kelvin |
| DoF Prview | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes, GN10 |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/160th sec |
| PC Socket | No |
| Cable Release | Remote release |
| Memory Card | SD (HC/XC) |
| Power | Rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Connectivity | HDMI (c-type), USB (standard mini connection) |
| Dimensions | 124.4 x 92 x 84.7mm |
| Weight | 441g (no battery or card) |
| AF Points | 15-point system with 3 cross-type sensors |
Manufacturer website: Sony
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Latest comments
June 13 09:31
ML
If there was no mirror then no light would bounce back to feed the autofocus sensor - and then there would be no full time AF, you'd have something more similar to a compact system camera.
June 27 07:40
Danmark
I've really enjoyed that camera as it had good ergonomics, a great 35mm to 420mm 12x zoom lens, shot video, a good set of features, and pretty good stills. However I found it limited me in three areas (there's always something right?):
July 19 12:10
nette
does this have an anti-shake feature? 'm just in the market for a best buy digital slr cam.
October 14 23:04
bigdaveg40
Info update: Firmware update 2 was released in the summer, which included fancy effects & improvements, and at this moment in time (Oct 14th 2011), you can buy an A55 with lens for about £480 (after £50 cashback).