Testseek.co.uk have collected 91 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha SLT-A55.
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 is an innovative camera that provides a unique compromise between DSLRs and other SLDs. Most importantly, this camera closely matches the image quality and performance of modern entry-level DSLRs. Its translucent mirror also giv...
Can autofocus while shooting video, Fast continuous shooting mode, Very good image quality, Inviewfinder level, Multishot noise reduction,
No program shift, Electronic viewfinder only,
Sony's first translucent-mirror camera offers impressive continuous-autofocus capabilities, an amazing burst mode, and excellent image quality to go along with its smaller size. The major tradeoff is the lack of a through-the-lens optical viewfinder. ...
Superfast continuous focus burst shooting, GPS, excellent 1080i HD movie autofocus
Widescreen ratio LCD, EVF not for everyone
Sony's new SLT technology is highly impressive and offers a cost-effective way to achieve super-fast autofocus with an impressive burst rate. Indeed this could be the first stepping-stone to the end of traditional DSLRs as we know them. Although the el...
Abstract: This new Sony A55 is a taste of the future. I'll usually mention the A55, however, the Sony A33, Sony A55 and Sony A55V are the same thing. The A55V adds a built-in GPS, just like the iPhone and . The A33 is the same thing as...
Extremely sharp and bright images, either in auto or manual shooting modes, Automatic exposure is very accurate, even in tough shooting conditions, Extremely easy to use for a DSLR camera; automatic shooting mode works very well, Autofocus is very fast and accurate, Camera automatically switches between viewfinder and LCD view, depending on how you're holding it
Large camera body for an entrylevel DSLR camera, In extreme lowlight conditions, camera sometimes cannot generate enough light to focus, Occasional glare makes LCD tough to see in direct sunlight, Might not have enough features for experienced photographers
My review of the Sony Alpha SLT-A55V DSLR camera can be summed up pretty easily: This is one of the best entry-level DSLR cameras currently available on the market. The Alpha SLT-A55V -- usually called the a55 -- provides a very nice mixture of easy-to...
Can autofocus while shooting video, Fast continuous shooting mode, Very good image quality, In-viewfinder level, Multi-shot noise reduction,
No program shift, Electronic viewfinder
The 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. If portability, ...
Abstract: The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is a remarkable camera. Not only due to its compact dimensions, as there are even smaller cameras available, but more because of its design. The current series of digital SLR cameras on the market is based on an ‘old’ technology ...
Very good photo quality, Incredible continuous shooting performance, Sensorshift image, stabilization Flipdown, rotating 3inch LCD with excellent sharpness, very good outdoor/low light visibility, Large, sharp electronic viewfinder, Great live view implementation with very fast autofocus, face and smile detection, and an electronic level, Auto mode not only picks scene modes, it can also use HDR,
Tends to overexpose; some highlight clipping and purple fringing, Widescreen LCD not suited for 3:2 still shooting (you'll see black bars on other side of the scene when you're composing a shot), Electronic viewfinder has a strong "rainbow effect", also seems a bit washed out, Camera locks up for 20 seconds after taking a burst that includes RAW images, Movie mode recording time drops considerabl
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is a camera that is more than it first appears to be. While its looks scream "oh great, another Sony D-SLR", it uses a radically different translucent mirror design allows for super-fast autofocus in live view (and in movie mode...
Extremely fast continuous-mode shooting at full resolution/image quality, (High-speed shooting isn't just for sports; is a real benefit for candid/kid photography as well), Live phase-detect autofocus during video recording, True (100% frame-accurate) ...
More exposure variability than we like to see, Overexposure bias in metering system under bright/high-key conditions, Maddening black-screen delay (15 seconds) after filling buffer, before you can review any photos, total buffer clearing time is very s...
While I found enough to quibble about to justify my role as a reviewer, I also found the Sony A55 and A33 to be uniquely compelling cameras. The most telling point was how hard I found it going back to an "ordinary" SLR after just a day of sh...
Abstract: At a time when many new interchangeable-lens cameras have been forgoing reflex mirrors altogether, Sony’s new Alpha 55 (and Alpha 33) take a radically different approach. Instead of ditching the mirror—and with it, speedy, reliable autofocus—Sony gave ...
