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Comparison of Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSLR-A560DSLR-A550
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137137
Width (mm)8484
Height (mm)104104
Weight (g)903912
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)14.214.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.165.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7066
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.521.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.311.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)819807
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 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
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)7.16.7
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4-
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAMSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)5555
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local.9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.530.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.80.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1114
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto (200-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
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)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 modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
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
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • bravia sync (link menu)
  • dc input
  • external micophone jack
  • hdmi mini connector (type-c)
  • phototv hd
  • wired remote
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.570.41
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)1119
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.16.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1315
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.30.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.290.18
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.390.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF, wide-area = 0.307sLive View:Quick AF: 0.196sFC Phase-detect: 0.629sFC Contrast-detect: 1.711sQuick AF Live View shutter lag: 0.188s
Startup time (s)0.70.5
Play -> record time (s)0.50.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.33.5
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,050950
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • mac os x (v. 10.13+)
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDRExmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR



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