- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Sony A55 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the A55.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 900.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm S8600 Review.
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | A55 | S8600 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | SLT-A55 (w/o GPS) | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $849.99 | $229.95 |
Street Price: | $733.99 | $249.99 |
Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | 2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
25.6 oz
(727 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
15.9 oz
(450 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm) |
4.8 x
3.2 x
2.5 in. (121 x 81 x 65 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.82 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 73 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.0 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.4 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 818 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.0 | 8.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25) |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | n/a |
Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | Fujinon |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 25 - 900mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.5 - 162mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 36.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | f/2.9 or f/8.4 (wide) / f/6.9 or f/7.6 or f/18.7 (tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2.0x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local. | Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1,152Kdots, 100% coverage, 1.10x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.10x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 11.8x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) | Auto, Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * ISO3200 / 6400 is effective in image size S |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) | Advanced Filter (Fish-eye, Dynamic Tone, Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, Soft Focus, Cross Screen, High Key, Low Key, Partial color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple), Natural Light and Flash, Pro Low Light, Dynamic Range/HDR, SP1, SP2, Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (tripod), Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, Flower, Party, Text) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Auto seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Auto ISO: 0.5 - 6.0m (Wide), 1.5 - 3.6m (Tele) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
Included Memory: | ||
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired | |
Connections (extended): | Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack | Mini (Type C) HDMI port |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.52 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.52 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 28 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.0 | 8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 32 | 40 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.22 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.214 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.48 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.103 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF, wide-area mode = 0.218s | |
Startup Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.7 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 410 shots (NiMH AA) | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 330 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FW50 | 3 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3 x Alkaline AAs |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) | Fujifilm CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 10fps Burst Mode, Built-in GPS. SLT-A55 is identical but without GPS. | Compact 36x zoom, optical image stabilization, 720p movies. |