Camera tech data for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Mount type | A-mount |
| Supported lenses | classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT |
| Release year | 2009 |
| Status | discontinued |
| Digital parameters | |
| Output resolution [pixels] | 4592×3056, 3344×2224, 2288×1520 |
| Output resolution (16:9) [pixels] | 4592×2576, 3344×1872, 2288×1280 |
| Output resolution (panorama) [pixels] | – |
| Output resolution (3D panorama) [pixels] | – |
| Effective output pixels | 14.0 M |
| Sensor type | CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC |
| Sensor size [mm] (crop factor) | 23.4×15.6 (1.5×) |
| ISO range | auto (200–1600), 200–12800 (1/1 stops) |
| Color and post-processing | |
| Color spaces | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Image parameters | contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) |
| Creative styles | standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W |
| Picture effects | – |
| Picture parameters | – |
| Gamma settings | – |
| Picture profiles | – |
| Soft skin effect | – |
| White balance | auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) |
| Color temperature range [K] | 2500–9900 |
| Color temperature increments [K] | 100 |
| Color compensation index [steps] | ± 9 (G/M) |
| White-balance bracketing [pictures per shot] (steps [mired]) | 3 (10; 20) |
| Noise reduction | long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels) |
| D-range optimizer | standard, manual (5 levels) |
| DRO bracketing [pictures per shot] (levels) | – |
| Auto HDR | auto, manual (1–3 EV) |
| Lens compensation | – |
| Movie recording | |
| Movie resolutions [size/fps] | – |
| Movie ISO range | – |
| Shutter speed (movie) [s] | – |
| Movie formats | – |
| Audio formats | – |
| Movie length | – |
| Microphone | – |
| Audio monitoring | – |
| Movie features | – |
| Auto-focus | |
| AF sensors | 8 line, 1 cross |
| AF range [EV] | 0 – 18 |
| AF modes | AF-A, AF-S, AF-C |
| AF range limiter | no |
| AF assist light | no |
| AF adjustment [no. of lenses] | – |
| AF bracketing [step width] ([number of shots]) | - (-) |
| Features | |
| Eye-start | yes |
| Anti-Shake/Super Steady Shot | yes |
| Remote control via USB/WiFi | no |
| Other features | on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter, smart teleconverter |
| Metering | |
| Metering modes | 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot |
| Metering range [EV] (with spot) | 2 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) (4 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV)) |
| Auto Exposure Lock button | yes |
| Exposure modes | Auto, P, A, S, M with shift |
| Subject programs | portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night view, night portrait, sunset |
| Exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops]) | ± 2 (1/3) |
| Zebra | no |
| Flash | |
| Flash shoe type | iISO |
| Accessory shoe cap | FA-SHC1AM |
| Flash modes | normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync |
| Flash metering | 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI |
| Requires D flash unit | yes |
| Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm] | 12/28 |
| X-Sync speed [s] | 1/160 |
| High Speed Sync | yes |
| Wireless flash | yes (only w/ built-in flash) |
| Wireless x-sync speed [s] | 1/160 |
| Wireless HSS | yes |
| Ratio flash control | no |
| Flash exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops]) | ± 2 (1/3) |
| Studio flash socket | no |
| Flash Exposure Level lock | no |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder type | pentamirror |
| Viewfinder resolution [pixels] | – |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV, 100% w/ MF check LV |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.80× |
| Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm] | 19.0/15.0 |
| Screens | G (default) |
| Diopter adjustment [diopters] | -2.5 – +1.0 |
| Eyepiece cup | FDA-EP6AM |
| Viewfinder accessory compatible | yes |
| Live View | secondary sensor, main sensor |
| Live View zoom | 1×, 1.4×, 2×, 7×, 14× |
| AS/SS scale in viewfinder | yes |
| Display | |
| Display technology, size [mm/inches], resolution [dots] | TFT, 3″, 921600 |
| Display mount | tilt up 90°, tilt down 90° |
| Histogram display | luminance, RGB |
| Automatic brightness | yes |
| Touch screen | no |
| Video output interfaces | HDMI-Mini (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p) |
| Display accessories (opt.) | screen protector PCK-LS7AM, screen protector PCK-LH6AM, sun shade SH-L2AM |
| Shooting | |
| Frame rate [fps] | 7, 5, 3 |
| Frame rate with AF [fps] | 5.0 |
| Frame rate with live view [fps] | 4 |
| Shutter speed (still) [s] | 30 – 1/4000, B |
| Shutter type | mech. |
| Self-timer [s] | 10, 2 |
| Continuous self-timer [shots] | – |
| Bracketing frames (stops) | 3 (1/3, 2/3) |
| Remote release socket | Minolta/Sony 3-pin |
| Wireless remote release | RMT-DSLR1, RMT-DSLR2, RMT-VP1 |
| Release priority | no |
| Depth of field preview | no |
| Aperture can be changed during depth of field preview | no |
| Silent depth of field preview | no |
| Storage | |
| Storage media (number of slots) | Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC (2) |
| Remote storage via USB | no |
| Remote storage via FTP | no |
| File system formats | FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 |
| File formats | ARW 2.1, JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 |
| Power | |
| Batteries | 1× NP-FM500H |
| Battery pack | – |
| Vertical grip | VG-B50AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) |
| External power supply | AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM |
| Construction and accessories | |
| Weather sealing | no |
| Mount material | steel |
| Weight [g] | 599 |
| Standard accessories | strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software |
| Other optional accessories | – |
| Misc | |
| Other interfaces | USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B) |
| USB modes | mass storage, PTP/PictBridge |
| Printing | Exif Print, Print Image Matching Ⅲ |
| Latest firmware version (release date) | v1.00 |
| Comments | – |
| Reviews & links | David Kilpatrick (full review), Richard Butler at dpreview.com (full review), Sebastian Milczanowski on Photozone.de (full review), Shawn Barnett and Mike Tomkins on Imaging Resource (full review), Steve Morgenstern on Reviewed.com (full review) |
| Related cameras | – |
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