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)
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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
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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
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Miscellaneous |
Notes and features | Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR |