Basic Specs
| Camera type |
DSLR |
| 3D capture |
Stills |
| Sensor size |
APS-C (Nikon DX, Pentax, Sony) |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Effective pixels |
16.2 megapixels |
| Articulating / hinged screen |
Yes |
| RAW support |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Supported media |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Tech Specs
Also Known As...
| Alias |
SLT-A55VL, SLT-A55, Alpha 55 |
Pricing (base kit)
| SKU description |
Kit with 18-55mm lens. |
Pricing (body only)
Hardware
| Camera type |
DSLR |
| Width |
4.9 inches |
| Height |
3.62 inches |
| Depth |
3.33 inches |
| Weight |
0.95 pounds |
| Color |
Black |
| Internal image stabilization |
Yes |
| 3D capture |
Stills |
Sensor
| Sensor size |
APS-C (Nikon DX, Pentax, Sony) |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Effective pixels |
16.2 megapixels |
Controls
| Minimum ISO |
100 |
| Maximum ISO |
25600 |
| Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds) |
4000 |
| Slowest shutter speed (n seconds) |
30 seconds |
| Focus points |
15 |
| Max. continuous shooting speed |
10 FPS |
Display
| Size |
3 inches |
| Resolution |
921600 dots |
| Articulating / hinged screen |
Yes |
| Built-in viewfinder |
Yes |
Video
| Video capture |
Yes |
| Max. resolution |
1080i |
| Standard framerate(s) |
30, 60 |
| Continuous AF |
Yes |
| NTSC / PAL recording |
NTSC, PAL |
Software
| Supported video formats |
MPEG-4, H.264, AVCHD |
| RAW support |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Lens
| Interchangeable |
Yes |
| Supported mounts |
Sony Alpha / Minolta AF |
| Focal length (wide) |
18 mm |
| Focal length (telephoto) |
55 mm |
| Widest aperture / f-stop |
3.5 |
Connectivity
Storage
| Supported media |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Audio
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Microphone input |
Yes |
Ports
| Video out |
Yes |
| Connection(s) |
Accessory shoe, USB, HDMI mini |
Battery
| Model |
NP-FW50 |
| Removable |
Yes |
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