Sony A550 Digital Camera Review - Sony DSLR

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	Introduction
The Sony A550 delivers several exciting and unusual capabilities, including in-camera high dynamic range images that come out very well, and a full-resolution burst mode of nearly 7 shots per second. There is no movie mode, though, and the price is over $1000 with lens.
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Section		The Good	The Bad
	Product Tour	Large rubberized grip, 3-inch high-res hinged LCD	Heftier than competing models
	Color	Accurate reproduction of light flesh tones, greens and purples	Oversaturation in all color modes; problems with blue and purple accuracy
	Noise	Average image noise performance; wide range of ISO settings	Can't disable high ISO noise reduction
	Resolution	Decent sharpness at all focal lengths; exceptional dynamic range	Chromatic aberration visible, particularly in wide angle shots
	White Balance	Solid performance with auto white balance	Custom white balance accuracy lags competition
	Sample Photos	See sample photos taken with the Sony A550 in different conditions
	Playback	Ability to scroll through images at same magnification for comparison purposes	Limited playback views; no calendar display; no in-camera editing; barebones direct printing options
	Hardware	High-res articulated LCD; good battery life with detailed information	No autofocus assist lamp; no standard-def video output
	Controls	Intriguing in-camera high dynamic range capability; very fast burst mode shooting	No program shift control; limited scene modes; no video recording
	Design & Handling	Well designed textured grip and thumb rest; easy quick menu system	Small four-way controller
	Conclusion	Read our final conclusion on the Sony A550