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October 2010
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The editors liked
Fast live view AF system
Good features
Articulated screen
Good image quality
27 mm wideangle
Rotating LCD screen
Microphone input
Autofocus follows subjet closely
Nice feature set
Good picture quality
Quality LCD display can rotate to almost any angle
10 fps burst mode and automatic panoramas
Great qualiy photos up to 1600 ISO
1080i HD video with a fast autofocus and mic input
Stabilisation and GPS both included
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is a fast camera – amazingly so at times. The main reason for this is the lack of movable mirrors inside the body. This means it's not a traditional DSLR – even though it features similar sensor technology and interchangeable lenses
And as a result you can capture up to 10 frames per second with the Sony Alpha SLT-A55. The lack of mirrors also allow the Sony Alpha SLT-A55
Large and well labeled controls
Tilting LCD
High resolution EVF
Easier to shoot video on this than a standard DSLR
Swift and responsive
Easy to use
ISO12800 maximum light sensitivity for shooting in the near dark without flash
10fps continuous shooting
Built-in GPS for geo-tagging stills and video
Lightweight for its class
Fast and responsive
Incredibly fast
Shoots 1080i video
Comfortable
Compact shape
Fully articulated screen
10 frames per second continuous focus burst shooting
GPS
Great video autofocus
The editors didn't like
Live view blackout after shooting
Fast memory cards are a must
Small buffer
Video button in an awkward place
Average amounts of detail
No progressive zoom
Kit lens only has a 3x zoom
Average sensitivity
Some limitations with still photography
Not quite as well made as some of its competitors
Electronic viewfinder might need getting used to
Poor battery life if you use GPS
Can't adjust the settings while recording video
Supplied 1855 mm lens isn't up to scratch
On the downside
The lack of moving mirrors inside the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 mean that what you see isn't exactly what you get. Instead of seeing through the lens itself
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 uses an electronic viewfinder (EVF). It's good
But it uses more battery life than a proper viewfinder
And it can never quite match up to DSLR rivals.
Plastic-y feel to the build
Disappointing build for price tag
Plasticky outer shell is disappointing at this price
Electronic viewfinders aren't to everybody's taste
Electronic Viewfinder won't be for everyone
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9 ratio of LCD screen not ideal for stills shooting
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 holds its own against its competition thanks to its nice feature set and very good image quality. What sets it apart is its small side, ability to continuously autofocus while shooting video, and fast continuous shooting mode. I...
10 frames per second continuous focus burst shooting, GPS, great video autofocus
Electronic Viewfinder won't be for everyone, 16:9 ratio of LCD screen not ideal for stills shooting
Not only does the A55 pack out its specification with 10fps continuous shooting, full-time phase detection live view, GPS, a 16.2MP sensor and a high-res, tilt-angle LCD… it delivers on all these promises in droves. The electronic viewfinder may not be...
It would be very easy to dismiss this novel design as a gimmick, but for certain photographers it will provide a real advantage. Image quality is similar to contemporary conventional SLR cameras, but the size and weight of the A55 is much reduced, maki...
Electronic viewfinders aren't to everybody's taste
Sony's taken a risk with the Alpha SLT-A55 camera, but it's paid off. The A55's innovative translucent-mirror technology makes for a blisteringly quick snapper that delivers excellent results....
As you have likely gathered by now, I think the Sony A55 is a great entry-level camera. Those who love the ability to frame photos using the live view display won’t find a more capable DSLR-type camera than the A55. And, if you are stepping up from a...
The Sony A55 turns conventional design on its head to provide what is in many ways a better user experience than traditional DSLRs can achieve, at a price point that Canon and Nikon must be worried about. If you can overcome your reservations about el...
Abstract: Sony’s A55 digital camera (along with its little brother, the A33) had a significant impact in 2010. They were lauded for their technology and gave Sony a notable presence in the sub-$1000 camera market, with the A55 at $849 and the A33 at $699 (kit pr...
Abstract: No, that’s not a typo—the “T” in the acronym refers to the new mirror system in the Sony alpha a55 and stands for “translucent.” This setup, available in this camera and the new alpha a33, uses a fixed mirror system with a “half translucent mirror” t...
