At A Glance

Sony's first translucent-mirror camera offers impressive continuous-autofocus capabilities, an amazing burst mode, and excellent image quality to go with its smaller size. The major trade-off: no through-the-lens optical viewfinder.

Manufacturer’s Description

The Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera will take you to the leading edge of DSLR technology, with the translucent mirror design. A high-resolution live image preview with rapid, accurate phase detection autofocus is available at all times--via the LCD or the electronic viewfinder. This means that even moving objects stay in sharp focus at all times, whether you're shooting full HD video or stills.

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder Electronic
Touchscreen 0
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • HDMI
  • USB
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Weight 0.954375 pounds
Storage Media
SD card
  • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • Secure Digital (SD) Card
  • Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
  • SD Memory Card
Memory stick
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Very Good
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Good
Video Quality Superior
Video Sound Quality Very Good