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Sony SLT-A55

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • The menu system is easy to understand
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • image preview can blur and lag
  • autofocus systems tend not to be able to predict focus or track moving subjects
  • burst mode only operates in Speed Priority mode

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4912, 3264 px
  • Sony Alpha DT, Sony Alpha
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sony SLT-A55 - Pros & Cons

Sony SLT-A55

Pros

  • The menu system is easy to understand
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • fast
  • usable and versatile camera
  • Both video and stills are excellent
  • Metering is efficient and colours are rich
  • Continuous shooting is matched with a relatively generous buffer size
  • has the ability to continuously re-focus for impressive accuracy

Cons

  • image preview can blur and lag
  • autofocus systems tend not to be able to predict focus or track moving subjects
  • burst mode only operates in Speed Priority mode
  • lacks quite the same level of contrast when viewed on a computer screen
  • the sensor overheats when using SteadyShot while recording
  • camera has a different fault and will not focus or take photos
  • sometimes quite unreliable cameras
  • Nikon never had issues with their cameras
  • camera suddenly went black Fully dead
  • Sony A55 is very unreliable camera
  • constant refocusing is too much

Sony SLT-A55 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4912 x 3264 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony SLT-A55 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4912 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 3568x2368
  • 2448x1624
  • 2448x1376
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Lens mount
  • Sony Alpha DT
  • Sony Alpha
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusno
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points15
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)15
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Filter diameter2.17 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/160s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range10
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)10.0 fps
Speed (RAW)10.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 0.7±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight21.13 oz
Width5.39 in
Height4.09 in
Depth3.31 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)480
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1080.0 mAh
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 125
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2250
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution4592 x 3056 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution1150000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.1 x
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate25.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file systemDPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
Mini Type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

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Sony SLT-A55 Sony - Editorial Reviews (21)

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Sony SLT-A55 Sony Alpha A55 review - What Digital Camera tests the Sony Alpha A55 SLT
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Published: 17.01.2011
Sony Alpha A55 review - What Digital Camera tests the Sony Alpha A55 SLT
4.6

Sony's latest Single Lens Transparent ('SLT') camera - the Alpha A55 - adds GPS and a super-fast 10fps burst rate. Is the Sony A55 the dawn of a new digital camera revolution?

Sony SLT-A55 Sony Alpha SLT-A55
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CNET
Published: 01.10.2010
Sony Alpha SLT-A55

Sony's taken a risk with the Alpha SLT-A55 camera, but it's paid off. The A55's innovative translucent-mirror technology makes for a blisteringly quick snapper that delivers excellent results.

Sony SLT-A55 Sony Alpha SLT-A55 review
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Alphr
Published: 06.01.2011
Sony Alpha SLT-A55 review
4.0

The A55 may look like just another addition to the Alpha SLR range, but inside there are big changes afoot. Instead of using a flip-up mirror to direct light either to the optical viewfinder or the sensor, it uses

Sony SLT-A55 Sony A55 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 17.02.2011
Sony A55 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sony A55 is a new kind of interchangeable lens camera, removing the optical viewfinder and moving mirror of a DSLR and replacing them with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed semi-translucent mirror. This combination allows the A55 to be smaller, lighter, faster and offer a better Live View experience than a comparably priced DSLR. Read our Sony A55 Review to find out if this is the future of interchangeable lens cameras...

Sony SLT-A55 Sony SLT-A35 vs Sony SLT-A55 vs Sony SLT-A33 Malaysia Features Comparison - RM20 | TechNave
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TechNave
Published: 11.06.2011
Sony SLT-A35 vs Sony SLT-A55 vs Sony SLT-A33 Malaysia Features Comparison - RM20 | TechNave

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Sony SLT-A55 Review: Sony SLT Alpha A55 DLSR - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective
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Review: Sony SLT Alpha A55 DLSR - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Selected as Popular Photography's camera of the year for 2010, the A55...

Sony SLT-A55 Sony A33, A55 and A55V
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Sony A33, A55 and A55V

Sony SLT-A55 Sony’s alpha a55 D-SLT; A New Twist On Design In A 16MP Camera
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Shutterbug
Published: 01.02.2011
Sony’s alpha a55 D-SLT; A New Twist On Design In A 16MP Camera

No, that’s not a typo—the “T” in the acronym refers to the new mirror system in the Sony alpha a55 and stands for “translucent.” This setup, available in this camera and the new alpha a33, uses a fixed mirror system with a “half translucent mirror” that does not flip up during exposure. It allows for a continuous electronic viewfinder (EVF) signal and usage of a standard SLR AF system with an additional AF sensor. The units create yet another camera class, sort of half EVF, single lens (what we call a Compact System Camera, or CSC) and half standard SLR.

Sony SLT-A55 Sony DSLR Alpha 55
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Published: 17.02.2012
Sony DSLR Alpha 55
4.5

A capable and compact DSLR camera with some interesting and useful shooting modes and Full HD video recording.In Sony's about-to-be-released 16.2-megapixel SLT-A55V (which will be known as the A55) DSLR camera, the traditional SLR mirror is replaced with a semi-transparent pellicle mirror that is fixed in place instead of flipping up and down with each exposure. This Translucent Mirror Technology (TMT) technology underpins the new camera's fast TTL focusing and high burst speeds and makes the new models smaller and lighter than previous models in the Alpha.

Sony SLT-A55 Sony SLT Alpha A55 In-depth Review
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DPReview
Published: 24.08.2010
Sony SLT Alpha A55 In-depth Review
3.8

Sony's latest interchangeable lens cameras, the SLT Alpha A33 and A55 represent a significant technological milestone - not just for Sony but for the enthusiast camera market as a whole.

Sony SLT-A55 Sony A33 and A55 DSLRs [REVIEW]
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Digital Photography School
Published: 25.08.2010
Sony A33 and A55 DSLRs [REVIEW]
3.0

It’s been a great year for the DSLR. Not only have we seen the top models capture stills of amazing quality, leading to many serious workers questioning the need for medium format digital capture … and then, to many an amazed onlooker, we’ve seen TV series and feature films shot with high end stills cameras.

Sony SLT-A55 Sony A55 Review
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Published: 26.04.2011
Sony A55 Review

The Sony A55 is the next big step for Sony, which busted onto the scene with the A300 and A350 DSLRs almost 3 years go with their fast live view autofocus.  The A55’s live view autofocus is a…

Sony SLT-A55 Sony A55 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.08.2010
Sony A55 Review
4.5

Sony A55 review, find out how the A55 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony SLT-A55 Sony A55 Review – A Further Evaluation - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 26.09.2010
Sony A55 Review – A Further Evaluation - Luminous Landscape

FacebookTweet The Sony A55 has certainly created quite a buzz in the few weeks since its announcement in August. Part of the reason for this...

Sony SLT-A55 Sony Alpha A55 Review
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Published: 17.01.2011
Sony Alpha A55 Review
4.5

Sony's latest Single Lens Transparent ('SLT') camera - the Alpha A55 - adds GPS and a super-fast 10fps burst rate. Is the Sony A55 the dawn of a new digital camera revolution?