Sony Alpha SLT-A55VL, 16.2 MP, FullHD, GPS, 18-55mm Kit

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Product details

Never miss a moment again – no matter how quickly it passes. Experience a new dimension of faster response times and precise autofocus – even with moving subjects. Capture stunning videos in detailed Full HD. And all of this with a lightweight, compact camera that you can always have with you.

Translucent Mirror technology, GPS, BIONZ image processor, up to 10 frames per second, Full HD movies, 3D sweep panorama, 15-point AF phase detection system, face detection, Smile Shutter, HDR automatic, handheld twilight mode, dynamic range optimization, dual anti-dust system.

Key specifications

Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Wireless transmission
GPS
Autofocus type
Face recognition
Item number
240395

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
SLT-A55VL
Release date
14.9.2010

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Plastic
Material
Plastic

Application range

Scene mode
Landscape, 
Panorama, 
Portrait, 
Sunset

Camera properties

Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Wireless transmission
GPS
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
Cloudy, 
Custom modes, 
Daylight, 
Flash, 
Fluorescent, 
Glowing, 
umbra
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE, 
Aperture priority AE, 
Auto, 
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 2EV in 1/3 steps
Self-timer delay
10 s, 
2 s
Flash modes
Auto, 
Fill-in, 
Flash off, 
Slow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image resolution
4912 x 3264 Pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor size
23.4 x 15.7 mm
Supported page ratios
16:9, 
3:2

Camera lens properties

Filter thread
55 mm

Display properties

Screen technology
LCD
Resolution
921600 Pixels
Display functions
Fold-out

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Electric
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
25 cm
Autofocus type
Face recognition

Performance

Shutter speed
30 - 1/4000 s

Video

Max. Video resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
HD

Data storage properties

Memory card type
Memory Stick Duo, 
SD

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG
Video file formats
AVCHD, 
H.264, 
mp4, 
MPEG-4

Connections

Connections
HDMI

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB

Product dimensions

Width
124 mm
Length
85 mm
Height
92 mm
Weight
441 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 2.Nikon
    1,1 %
  • 3.Canon
    1,2 %
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1,6 %
  • 5.RICOH
    1,8 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Easypix
    2 days
  • 3.Kodak
    4 days
  • 4.Sony
    8 days
  • 5.Nikon
    10 days
  • 6.OM System
    12 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Olympus
    4,3 %
  • 7.Fujifilm
    4,9 %
  • 8.Sony
    5 %
  • 9.Nikon
    5,5 %
  • 10.Panasonic
    5,7 %
Source: Galaxus

Very good92/100
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Rank 10 out of 34Foto MagazinReleaseJune 2012

Bei einem Listenpreis von 1000 Euro oder weniger, findet man keine zweite Kamera die auf ein eingebautes GPS-System zurückgreifen kann. Selbst beim Nachfolgemodell hat Sony hierauf verzichtet, wobei man der Sony SLT-A55 trotz bereits erschienenem Nachfolgemodell, absolut ein Empfehlung aussprechen kann...