Sony Alpha A550


Alpha A550
at a glance
4592 x 3056



3.0" lcd viewer

MS PRO (HG) duo, SD, SDHC

NP-FM500H Li-ion

Sony Alpha A550 review summary


camera date	Oct 09
pixels / class	14.6M	SLR digital camera

overall rating		14 reviews
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Sony Alpha A550 specifications

lens / zoom	Sony Alpha, Minolta A
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	40 segment, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 6 presets, color temperature, custom
shutter	auto \| manual / 30s - 1/4000s
exposure	+/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps
flash / mode	hot shoe; pop-up - 6 modes / GN 12 (iso 100, meters)
viewfinder	ttl optical
iso ratings	200 - 12800 in 1EV steps
image size	4592x3056 / 3344x2224 / 2288x1520
image format	raw, jpeg (exif 2.21)
image compr.	fine, standard
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 10s, 2s
video options
audio options
connectivity	usb 2 HS; hdmi mini
storage	MS PRO (HG) duo, SD, SDHC
platform
extra features	imager size 23.4mm x 15.6mm histogram display live view PictBridge compatible anti dust system sensor shift image stabilization tiltable lcd screen


Sony Alpha A550 links







Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
11Dec09	Sony Alpha 550 Testbericht at Digitalkamera.de (de)
10Dec09	Sony Alpha A550 DSLR at DPReview

Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
20Aug10	Sony Alpha A550 review at PhotographyBLOG
11Feb10	Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 review at Steves-digicams
10Feb10	Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 review at PopPhoto.com
08Feb10	Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 review at dcresource
14Jan10	Sony Alpha A550 review at DigitalCameraReview
27Dec09	Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 review at CameraLabs
24Nov09	Sony Alpha A550 review at DigitalCameraInfo
15Nov09	Sony Alpha A550 review at AlphaMountWorld
26Oct09	Sony Alpha A550 DSLR review at PhotoReview

Introductions, previews and other reviews
07Sep09	Sony A550 / A500 hands-on at Quesabesde (es)
28Aug09	Sony DSLR-A550 hands-on preview at dpreview
12Oct09	Sony A500 and A550 DSLR review at photocrati

News, guides, hints & tips
28Aug09	Sony DSLR-A550 press release

Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Sony Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Sony Forum
	steves-digicams.com Sony Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Sony Alpha A550 announcement clippings

The DSLR-A550 (14.2 megapixels) is packed with advanced Sony technology that combine the spontaneity and freedom of Live View shooting with generous possibilities to realise your creative vision.
At the heart of the camera is a new Exmor CMOS sensor that ensures crisp low-noise images, packed with fine detail and vibrant colours. Dramatically reduced picture noise now allows super-sensitive shooting at up to ISO12800, allowing attractive results when shooting handheld in challenging situations like candlelit interiors.
The A550 features a superb (921k dot) 3.0 type Xtra Fine LCD screen for critical focusing and photo-quality viewing with class-leading colour, contrast and detailing.