Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A550Alpha DSLR-A390
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels14.6 Megapixel14.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      ProcessorBIONZBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564592 x 3056
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12804592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute MatteSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Lens MountSony ASony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.49x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m10.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      DxO Low Light ISO807607
      DxO Color Depth21.922.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.811.5
      DxO Overall Score6666
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional) Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Dimensions137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39")
      Weight (inc. batteries)632 g (1.39 lb / 22.29 oz)549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNP-FH50
      Battery Life480 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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