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Sony SLT-A55 vs Sony SLT-A57
Sony SLT-A55
Camera summary
The Sony SLT-A55, made by Sony, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on Aug. 24, 2010. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.2 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony SLT-A57, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony SLT-A57
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 15 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 380 shots per charge with the included NP-FW50 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Sony SLT-A57
Camera summary
The Sony SLT-A57, made by Sony, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on Sept. 13, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony SLT-A55, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony SLT-A55
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony SLT-A58, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony SLT-A58
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 15 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 550 shots per charge with the included NP-FM500H battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Autofocus specs |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 3 | 3 |
| Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DXO color depth | 23.0 | 23.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 12.4 | 13.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 816.0 | 785.0 |
| DXO overall score | 73.0 | 75.0 |
Exposure mode |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 24, 2010 | Sept. 13, 2012 |
| Body type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| brand | Sony | Sony |
| msrp | $259.95 | $0.00 |
| model | Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Predecessor model | Sony SLT-A55 | |
| Successor model | Sony SLT-A57 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Lense |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Other features |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| GPS | Built-in | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 10.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Battery life | 380 shots | 550 shots |
| Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 92 x 85mm | 132 x 98 x 81mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 500 grs | 618 grs |
Screen |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 921 | 921 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max image resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 16 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Sony SLT-A55 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 1,150k dots | 1,440k dots |