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Sony SLT-A55 + Sony DT 18-55mm/ F3.5-5.6 SAM review: specs and price
Sony SLT-A55 + Sony DT 18-55mm/ F3.5-5.6 SAM
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Sony SLT-A55 + Sony DT 18-55mm/ F3.5-5.6 SAM
Why is Sony SLT-A55 + Sony DT 18-55mm/ F3.5-5.6 SAM better than the average?
- Sensor size?
23.5 x 15.6mmvs253.49mm - Continuous shooting at high resolution?
10fpsvs7.03fps - Video recording (main camera)?
1080 x 60fpsvs42899.69fps - Image quality?
73vs71.39 - Fastest shutter speed?
1/4000svs1/3104s - Viewfinder coverage?
100%vs98.37% - Color depth?
23bitsvs22.28bits - Dynamic range?
12.4Evsvs12.16Evs
Price comparison
Design
1.Has a flip-out screen
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Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
2.Has a built-in focus motor
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The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
3.weight
492g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
4.viewfinder coverage
100%
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
5.Has a hot shoe
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A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
6.resolution
1176 x 784px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
Optics
1.sensor size
23.5 x 15.6mm
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
2.focus points
15
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
3.megapixels (main camera)
16.2MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
4.maximum light sensitivity
12800 ISO
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
5.continuous shooting at high resolution
10fps
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
6.Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
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Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Videography
1.video recording (main camera)
1080 x 60fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
2.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
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A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
3.has continuous autofocus when recording movies
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When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
4.supports AVCHD format
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AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video. It's a standard popular among professional cameras and camcorders.
Audio
1.has a stereo microphone
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A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
2.has a microphone input
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A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
Battery
1.Battery life (CIPA)
330shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
2.has a removable battery
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The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
3.has a rechargeable battery
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The battery can be recharged and used over again.
4.has a battery level indicator
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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
5.battery power
1080mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
1.image quality
73
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
2.supports Wi-Fi
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The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
3.color depth
23bits
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
4.Has a remote control
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A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
5.dynamic range
12.4Evs
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
6.has an external memory slot
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The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Miscellaneous
1.has 3D photo/video recording capabilities
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The device captures 3D still photos and/or 3D videos due to two separate lenses.
Price comparison
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