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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550L review

Verdict:

Seriously fast and packed with interesting features, but the lack of video is disappointing and automatic exposures could be better too.

Review Date: 15 Mar 2010

Price when reviewed: £607

Buy it now for: £609
(see more store prices)

Supplier: http://www.pixmania.co.uk

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code DSLRA550L
Review Date 15 Mar 2010
Rating *** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 14.0 megapixels
CCD size 23.4x15.6mm
Viewfinder optical TTL
Viewfinder magnification, coverage 0.8x, 95%
LCD screen size 3.0in
LCD screen resolution 921,600 pixels
Articulated screen Yes
Live view Yes
Optical zoom 3.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm
Image stabilisation optical, sensor shift
Maximum image resolution 4,592x3,056
Maximum movie resolution N/A
Movie frame rate at max quality N/A
File formats JPEG, RAW

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed 30 to 1/4,000 seconds
Aperture range f/3.5-22 (wide), f/5.6-36mm (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution) 200 to 128000
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto, 6 presets with fine tuning, custom, manual
Additional image controls contrast, saturation, sharpness, dynamic range, noise reduction, colour space
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 25cm
Auto-focus modes 9-point
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre
Flash auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, second curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, WB bracket

Physical

Memory slot SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Mermory supplied none
Battery type Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 950 shots
Connectivity USB, mini HDMI, DC in, remote
Body material plastic
Lens mount Sony Alpha
Focal length multiplier 1.5x
Kit lens model name SAL-1855
Accessories USB cable, neck strap
Weight 809g
Size 104x137x140mm

Buying Information

Warranty one year RTB
Price £607
Supplier http://www.pixmania.co.uk
Details www.sony.co.uk
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