| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | DSLR-A550 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | SLR |
| Release year | 2009 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 137 mm |
| Width | 84 mm |
| Height | 104 mm |
| Weight | 912 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony |
| Effective megapixels | 14.2 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 369.72 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.7 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 5.16 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 66 |
| Dxo color depth score | 21.9 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 11.8 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 807 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
- 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
- 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
- 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
- 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
- 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | |
| Continuous-mode | 6.7 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | - |
| Movie resolution | Add |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | Add |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27.00 - 83.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3 x |
| Aperture range | 0.18 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | Add |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 55 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.8 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | Add |
| Selfie screen | Add |
| Max playback zoom | 14 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 12,800 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 200 |
| Iso settings | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- fill-flash
- high-speed sync
- rear sync
- red-eye reduction: on/off
- slow sync
- wireless
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 12 m |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent |
| Max flash sync | 1/160 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | Add |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional wireless or wired
|
| Connections (extended) | - dc input
- mini-hdmi
- wired remote
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.41 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.41 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 19 frames |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 6.7 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 15 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.18 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.18 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.22 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.07 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Quick AF Live View shutter lag: 0.188s |
| Startup time | 0.5 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.4 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.5 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 950 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - software/usb driver cd-rom
|
| Os compatibility | - mac os x (v. 10.13+)
- windows 2000/xp/vista
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR |