Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
14.2 megapixels | 3" screen | APS-C sensor
Closely related to the A550, the Sony DSLR-A500 is based around a new 12.3MP CMOS sensor and adds a manual focus confirmation live view mode using the main imaging sensor, in addition to Sony's secondary-sensor Quick AF live view system. The A500 features Sony's improved noise reduction, an Auto HDR mode and offers sensitivity of up to ISO 12800. The A500 also comes with a 230k dot resolution 3"tilt-angle LCD.
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All things considered, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 is a competent but not spectacular digital SLR. It takes nice-looking photos (especially if you shoot RAW), performs well, and offers features that will be familiar to point-and-shoot users. That said, it's rather pricey for what it offers, and...
All things considered, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 is a competent but not spectacular digital SLR. It takes nice-looking photos (especially if you shoot RAW), performs well, and offers features that will be familiar to point-and-shoot users. That said, it's rather pricey for what it offers, and enthusiasts may frown on the lack of custom functions, the small viewfinder, and the fairly strong noise reduction.
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Sony’s latest mid-range DSLR, the A550, is an important addition to the Alpha range. After the modest refresh of its entry-level threesome, Sony needed a decent brand new model to impress in the tough mid-range DSLR market – after all, any player here is up against big-hitters like Canon’s...
Sony’s latest mid-range DSLR, the A550, is an important addition to the Alpha range. After the modest refresh of its entry-level threesome, Sony needed a decent brand new model to impress in the tough mid-range DSLR market – after all, any player here is up against big-hitters like Canon’s EOS 500D / T1i and Nikon’s D5000 and D90.
Thankfully for anyone doubting the Alpha range, Sony has delivered not one, but two highly compelling mid-range DSLRs which not only keep-up with the...
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