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Sony Alpha SLT-A55V
Sony
Alpha SLT-A55V
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Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Sony
Alpha SLT-A58
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Basic
   Avg Street Price (USD) ** $649
   MSRP (USD) $700 $600
 
Sensor
   Type CMOS CMOS
   Size APS-C APS-C
   Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
   Effective Megapixels 16.2 20.1
   Total Megapixels 16.7 20.4
   Sensor Resolution 4912 x 3264 5456 x 3632
 
Exposure
   Shutter Speed 1/4000 – 30 secs 1/4000 – 30 secs
   ISO 100 – 25600 100 – 16000
   Continuous Drive 10 fps 8 fps
 
Body
   Type DSLR DSLR
   Size (inches) (HxWxD) 3.63 x 4.88 x 3.33 3.88 x 5.13 x 3.13
   Weight 17.35 oz 20.20 oz
   Viewscreen 3.0″ 2.7″
   Viewscreen Dots 921,000 461,000
   Viewfinder Optical Electronic
   Built-In Flash Yes Yes
   Flash Range ** **
   Memory Cards SD • SDHC • SDXC • Memory Stick PRO Duo • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD • SDHC • SDXC • Memory Stick PRO Duo • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
   Battery NP-FW50
(7.2V / 1080mAh / 7.7Wh)
NP-FM500H
(7.2V / 1600mAh / 11.5Wh)
 
Built-in Lens
   Focal Length ** **
   Focal Length (35mm) ** **
   Aperture ** **
   Optical Zoom ** **
 
Video
   Max Video Res 1080p 30fps 1080p 30fps
 
Production Status
   Status Out of Production Shipping
   First Shipment Aug 2010 Apr 2013
   Last Shipment Sep 2012 **
 
Special Features & Comments
   Special Self Timer
Red Eye Reduction
HDMI Port
GPS
3D Capture
RAW Capture
Flash Hot Shoe
HDR
Panorama
Ext. Mic Port
USB 2.0 Port
Self Timer
Red Eye Reduction
HDMI Port
RAW Capture
Flash Hot Shoe
HDR
Panorama
Ext. Mic Port
USB 2.0 Port
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