Sony a550 Specifications
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Product |
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| Name | Sony a550 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| SKU | DSLR-A550 / CX85800 |
Release Date and Price |
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| Release Year | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2009-08-27 |
| MSRP |
949 USD
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Camera Type |
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| Camera Type |
DSLR
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Sensor |
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| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
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| Sensor Type | CMOS
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| Resolution | 4592 x 3056 pixels
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| Megapixels | 14 MP (14033152 total pixels)
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| Image Processor | Bionz
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Image |
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| ISO Range | 200 - 12800
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| White Balance Presets | 6
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| Custom White Balance |
Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera |
| Image Stabilization | Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating |
0 stops
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| Uncompressed format | RAW
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Optics and Focus | |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes
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| Autofocus | Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView Read more about Autofocus Modes |
| Focus Points | 9
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| Lens Mount | Sony A List of all compatible lenses Read more about Lens Mount |
| Focal Length Multiplier | APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm Read more about Crop Factor (Sony) |
Screen and viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3” |
| Screen dots | 921600 |
| Touchscreen | No
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| Screen Type | N/A |
| Live view | Yes
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| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror)
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| Viewfinder Coverage | 95%
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| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
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| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A |
Photography features | |
| Frames per second | 7 fps
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| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds
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| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds
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| Built-in Flash | Yes
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| Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters
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| External Flash | Yes
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| Self-Timer | Yes
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| Time-lapse | No
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| Metering Modes | Multi Center Weighted Spot Read more about Metering Modes |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
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Videography features | |
| Video Recording | No
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| Built-in Microphone | No
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| Built-in Speakers | No
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Storage | |
| Memory Card | Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC Read more about Memory Cards |
Connectivity | |
| HDMI Output | Yes
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| Microphone Port | No
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| Headphone Port | No
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| Wireless |
No
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| Remote Control | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional))
Read more about Remote Control Functionality Read more about Remote Control Accessories |
| GPS |
No
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Body and Dimensions | |
| Enviromentally sealed | No
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| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details | Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger |
| Battery SKU | NP-FM500H
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| Battery Life | 480 shots according to CIPA
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| Width | 137 mm |
| Height | 104 mm |
| Depth | 84 mm |
| Weight | 632 gram including battery
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