Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A550Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      MSRP$750
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels14.6 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30565472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12805472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1944
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardStandard, Fine
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points925
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length10.1 - 37.4 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom3.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 4.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m15.00 m ISO Auto W
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      DxO Low Light ISO807483
      DxO Color Depth21.922.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.812.4
      DxO Overall Score6667
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Dimensions137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")102 x 58 x 38 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)632 g (1.39 lb / 22.29 oz)281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.15 x 5.15 x 2.75"
      Package Weight1.165 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNP-BX1
      Battery Life480 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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