- 1.5 inch 261.8mm2
- 14.3 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Canon G1X Mark II
G1X vs G1X Mark II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | DSLR-A550 | G1X |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1049.99 | $799.99 |
Street Price: | $859.40 | $575.66 |
Date Available: | 2009-10-08 | 2012-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
32.2 oz
(912 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
19.2 oz
(543 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm) |
4.6 x
3.2 x
2.5 in. (117 x 81 x 65 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 14.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1.5 inch |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 261.8mm2 (18.70mm x 14.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 4.30 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: | 66 | 60 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | 21.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.8 | 10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 807 | 644 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other) |
4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 4352 x 2904 (12.6 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2608 x 3264 (8.5 MP, Other), 1840 x 2304 (4.2 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.7 | 4.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | 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 | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 28 - 112mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 15.1 - 60.4mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 4.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | f/2.8 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/16, with built-in ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
70 cm 7.9 - 27.6 in |
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Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | Adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter | Real-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View | Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Auto ISO: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW | 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | 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 | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired | Optional RS-60E3 |
Connections (extended): | DC input, mini-HDMI, Wired Remote | Mini HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.41 | 2.67 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.41 | 3.46 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 19 | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 3.57 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.7 | 4.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 | 6 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 0.8 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | 0.70 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.68 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.178 seconds | 0.412 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | 1.16 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.094 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Quick AF Live View shutter lag: 0.188s | |
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | 2.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary NB-10L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer (Auto, Level 1-5), HDMI Output, 7 fps (AF/AE Locked). | Optical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAW, High-Speed Burst HQ (4.5 fps for 6 frames), HDR mode, Flash Hot-shoe. |