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Comparison of Pentax *ist DL2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 ×
Pentax *ist DL2 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A550Pentax *ist DL2
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSLR-A550*ist DL2
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)2009-
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137125
Width (mm)8467
Height (mm)10493
Weight (g)912470
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Pentax *ist DL
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.26.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72368.95
Sensor width (mm)23.723.5
Sensor height (mm)15.615.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.167.81
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:93:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score66-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.9-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)807-
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)
  • 1536 x 1024(1.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2008(6.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • ccd raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.72.8
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Pentax K
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes5-point phase detection (SAFOX VIII) w/ selectable spot AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopterFixed molded penta-mirror type
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.53-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.8-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600210,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,8003,200
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • d
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten light
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)16-segment coupled with lens / AF info: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night ViewPortrait , Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait, Standard flash off, Night Scene, Surf&Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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
  • auto
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent15.6m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • ccd raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless or wired
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi
  • wired remote
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.41-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.41-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)19-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.72.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)15-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (notes)Quick AF Live View shutter lag: 0.188s-
Startup time (s)0.5-
Play -> record time (s)0.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.5-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)950-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500H4 x AA or 2 x CR-V3
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 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
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresExmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR-



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