Sony a55 detail page
| Basic data | |
|---|---|
| Name : | a55 |
| Manufacturer : | Sony |
| Mount | A-mount |
| Release year : | 2010 |
| Production status : | Discontinued |
| Last firmware: | 2.00 (06-2011) |
| Firmware download: | EU-Win | EU-Mac | US-Win | US-Mac | Asia-Win | Asia-Mac |
| Sensor | |
| Type: | CMOS |
| Format: | APS-C (1,5x) |
| Total pixel number: | 16.7 MP |
| Effective pixel number: | 16.2 MP |
| Sensor pitch: | 4.78 µm |
| Sensor area: | 3.67 cm² |
| Pixel density: | 4.42 MP/cm² |
| Size: | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Max. resolution: | 4912 x 3264 px |
| ISO range: | 100 - 12800 |
| Sensor stabilisation: | Yes |
| Focusing | |
| AF sensors: | 15 (3 cross) |
| Fast hybrid AF: | No |
| Modes : |
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| AF range (EV): | -1 - 18 |
| AF assist (IR): | No |
| AF lens adjustments: | No |
| AF/MF button (rear): | No |
| AF range limiter: | No |
| Focus peaking: | No |
| Eye start: | Yes |
| Metering | |
| Type: | 1200 zone evaluative metering from main sensor |
| Range (EV): | -2-17 |
| AEL button: | Yes |
| Exposure modes: |
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| Program shift: | No |
| Manual shift: | Yes |
| Scene modes: |
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| Exposure compensation: | ±2.0 (1/3) |
| Flash | |
| Built-in: | Yes; GN: 10 m (32.8 ft) at ISO 100 |
| Shoe Type | iISO |
| Sync speed: | 1/160 |
| PC Sync connector: | No |
| Ratio control: | No |
| Flash modes: |
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| Flash exp. compensation: | ± 2 (1/3) |
| Shooting | |
| Max. shutter speed (s): | 1/4000 |
| Electronic first curtain: | No |
| Electronic (silent) shutter: | No |
| FPS w AF: | 10 |
| Drive modes: |
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| Exposure bracketing (EV): | 3 frames 1/3; 1/2 |
| MLU: | not needed |
| Wired remote conection: | 3-pin |
| Wireless remote: | Yes, optional |
| DOF preview: | Yes |
| Tethered control: | No |
| No-chip lenses: | A / M mode |
| GPS: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Type: | electronic |
| Vievfinder Resolution (px): | 800×480 |
| Magnification: | 1.1 x |
| Eye relief (from frame): | 19mm (18mm) |
| Diopter adjustement: | -4 +4 |
| Back LCD | |
| Live view | Yes |
| LCD size: | 3" |
| LCD resolution: | 921600px |
| LCD tilt - swivel: | Yes - Yes |
| Touchscreen: | No - Yes |
| Image options | |
| Output resolutions: |
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| WB settings: |
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| Color spaces: | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| NR Off option: | Yes |
| NR levels: | Auto, Weak, multi-frame |
| DRO: |
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| Auto HDR: | Yes |
| RAW: | compressed ARW 2.2 |
| Video features | |
| Video capabilities: | Yes |
| Resolution: |
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| Video format: | AVCHD, MPEG-4 |
| Audio format: | Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Microphone: | built-in (stereo), external (stereo) |
| Additional video info: | max. record time: 29 mins (SSS off; 9 mins w/ SSS on) |
| Body features and constructions | |
| Environment sealings: | No |
| Card slots: |
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| Vertical grip: | No |
| Battery: | NP-FW50 |
| Weight: | 441g |
| Dimensions: | 124 x 92 x 85mm |
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