Sony Alpha DSLR-A500, DSLR-A550 digital camera specifications

Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 digital camera specifications

Format	Interchangeable lens camera, SLR
Price (street)	$624.95
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	4272 x 2848
Low resolution	4272 x 2400, 3104 x 2072, 3104 x 1744, 2128 x 1416, 2188 x 1192
Image ratio w:h	3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	12.3million
Sensor photo detectors	12.9million
Sensor size	23.5 x 15.6 mm (3.66 cm²)
Pixel density	3.4 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Zoom wide (W)
Zoom tele (T)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes, Sensor-shift
Auto Focus	TTL Phase Detection
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	6 positions plus manual and kelvin
Aperture range
Min shutter	30sec
Max shutter	1/4000sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, Pop-up
Flash range	12m
External flash	Yes, Hot-shoe
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	Multi (40 segment), Center, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier	1.5
Lens thread	Sony/Minolta Alpha mount
Continuous Drive	Yes, 5 fps
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes, Wired or wirelss (Optional)
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW (ARW)
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	Optical (Pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification)
LCD	3"
LCD Dots	230,000
Live View	Yes
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes
Wireless	No
GPS	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)	630g
Dimensions	137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4 x 4.1 x 3.3 in)

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 digital camera specifications

Format	Interchangeable lens camera, SLR
Price (street)	$736.07
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	4592 x 3056
Low resolution	4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
Image ratio w:h	3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	14.2million
Sensor photo detectors	14.6million
Sensor size	23.4 x 15.6 mm (3.65 cm²)
Pixel density	3.9 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Zoom wide (W)
Zoom tele (T)
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	Yes, Sensor-shift
Auto Focus	TTL Phase Detection
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	6 positions plus manual and kelvin
Aperture range
Min shutter	30sec
Max shutter	1/4000sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, Pop-up
Flash range	12m
External flash	Yes, Hot-shoe
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	Multi (40 segment), Center, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier	1.5
Lens thread	Sony/Minolta Alpha mount
Continuous Drive	Yes, 5 or 7 fps
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes, Wired or Wireless (Optional)
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW (ARW)
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	Optical (Pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification)
LCD	3"
LCD Dots	921,600
Live View	Yes
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes
Wireless	No
GPS	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)	632g
Dimensions	137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4 x 4.1 x 3.3 in)