First introduced in August, 2010,
Sony SLT-A55 is a 16 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced SLT-A55 with
Sony A57.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A55 with Sony A57
Sony A55 comes with a 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.21 mm (1.1").
- Full Frame
- Sony SLT-A55
Sensor resolution of Sony A55 ~ 4915 x 3255 pixels.
Sony A55 has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 366.6 mm².
There are approximate 15,998,325 photosites (pixels) on this area.
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Sony A58
|
2013
|
|
20MP
|
100 - 16000
|
492g
|
129 x 95 x 78mm
|
|
Sony A57
|
2012
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 16000
|
618g
|
132 x 98 x 81mm
|
|
Sony A55
|
2010
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 12800
|
500g
|
124 x 92 x 85mm
|
Proc and Cons of Sony A55
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony SLT-A55 with competitors in entry-level dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Articulating Screen |
AF Face Detection |
12800 Max Native ISO |
10.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
500g Light Body |
1150k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
3 Cross Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
Focus Bracketing |
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
921k dots Screen Resolution |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Microphone Port |
15 Focus Points |
2 AE Bracketing Range |
Selfie Friendly Screen |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
Low Battery Life: 380 shots |
No Articulating Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
Sony SLT-A55 has an Overall Score of 71/100
and ranked #58 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #162
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Sony A55 Scores
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Average Scores in Entry-Level DSLR
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Value For Money Score
Portability Score
Overall score
Physical Dimensions of Sony A55
Sony SLT-A55 weighs 500g and has external dimensions
of 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level DSLR cameras is 538g,
Sony A55
is 38 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony A55 is less by 4mm
more than the average length in Entry-Level DSLR.
Weight Comparison
Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
Sony A55
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
Sony A55
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Sony SLT-A55 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
SLT-A55 |
Dimensions |
SLT-A55 |
|
Sony A58
|
492 g
|
500 g
|
129 x 95 x 78 mm
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
|
Sony A57
|
618 g
|
500 g
|
132 x 98 x 81 mm
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
|
Sony A37
|
506 g
|
500 g
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
|
Sony A65
|
622 g
|
500 g
|
132 x 97 x 81 mm
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
|
Sony A33
|
500 g
|
500 g
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
|
Sony A77 II
|
647 g
|
500 g
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
|
Sony A68
|
610 g
|
500 g
|
143 x 104 x 81 mm
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
|
Sony A35
|
415 g
|
500 g
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
Specifications of Sony SLT-A55
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
SLT-A55 |
Announced |
August, 2010 |
Body Type |
Compact SLR |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
143 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Articulated |
Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
1150 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.73 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
15 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
3 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
10.00 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4912 x 3264 |
Max Native ISO |
12800 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
25600 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Built-In |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
380 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-FW50 |
Physical |
Weight |
500 g |
Physical Dimensions |
124 x 92 x 85 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|