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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (with 18-55mm Lens)
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (with 18-55mm Lens)
14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 3.1x Optical Zoom
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General
Brand Name: |
Sony |
Model Name: |
Alpha DSLR-A550 (with 18-55mm Lens) |
Date Available: |
October 15, 2009 |
Physical
Camera Format: |
SLR |
Size (W x H x D): |
5.4 x 4.1 x 3.3 in. |
Weight (without batteries): |
21.1 oz |
Weight (with batteries): |
22.3 oz |
Easy to Use: |
No |
Colors: |
Black |
Body Material: |
Plastic |
Weatherproof: |
No |
Shockproof: |
No |
Waterproof: |
No |
Tripod Mount Available: |
Yes |
Image Capture
Sensor Type: |
Exmor CMOS |
Sensor Size: |
23.4 x 15.6 mm |
Effective Sensor Resolution: |
14.2 megapixels |
Max Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056 pixels |
Anti-Dust Available: |
Yes |
Anti-Dust Technology: |
Low-pass Filter Vibration |
Shutter Lag Time (pre-focused): |
0.07 sec |
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time): |
0.2 sec |
Power to First Shot Time: |
0.5 sec |
Max Shooting Speed (continuous): |
4.8 frames/sec |
Max Shooting Speed (burst): |
4.8 frames/sec |
Max Consecutive Burst Frames: |
22 frames |
Video Capture
Video Available: |
No |
Lens System
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
27 mm |
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
83 mm |
Optical Zoom: |
3.1x |
Image Stabilization Type: |
Optical (sensor shift) |
Image Stabilization Available: |
Yes |
Manual Focus Available: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Assist Light Available: |
Yes |
Min Focus Distance (not macro): |
9.8 in. |
Interchangeable Lenses Available: |
Yes |
Compatible Lenses: |
Sony Alpha, Minolta A-type |
Aperture and Shutter
Max Aperture (wide-angle): |
f/3.5 |
Max Aperture (tele-photo): |
f/5.6 |
Max Shutter Speed: |
1/4000 sec |
Smile Detection Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Controls
Min ISO Setting: |
200 |
Max ISO Setting: |
12800 |
Aperture Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure Mode Available: |
Yes |
Face Detection Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV |
Viewfinder and Display
Viewfinder Available: |
Yes |
Viewfinder Type: |
Optical |
Dioptric Adjustment Available: |
Yes |
LCD Screen Size: |
3.0 in. |
LCD Screen Resolution: |
921600 pixels |
Display Mounting: |
Folding |
Flash
External Flash Connection Available: |
Yes |
External Flash Connection Type: |
Hot Shoe |
Image Storage
Storage Media: |
SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo |
Sensor Raw Format Available: |
Yes |
Interfaces
Computer Interface: |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbit/s) |
Video Out Interface Available: |
No |
Power
Battery Type: |
Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
Battery Life: |
950 shots |
