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Sony SLT-A55 vs Sony SLT-A57 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Sony SLT-A55
60
84 out of 140
Sony SLT-A57 wins
Sony SLT-A57
63
88 out of 140

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationSony SLT-A55Sony SLT-A57
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
ISO Range100 - 12800100 - 16000
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountSony/Minolta AlphaSony/Minolta Alpha

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Sony SLT-A55: 7/10Sony SLT-A57: 8/10
7
8
7375
Sony SLT-A57 leads by 1 point

Resolution

Sony SLT-A55: 5/10Sony SLT-A57: 5/10
5
5
1616

Low Light Performance

Sony SLT-A55: 2/10Sony SLT-A57: 2/10
2
2
ISO 816ISO 785

Max ISO Score

Sony SLT-A55: 6/10Sony SLT-A57: 6/10
6
6
ISO 12800ISO 16000

Dynamic Range

Sony SLT-A55: 9/10Sony SLT-A57: 9/10
9
9
12.4 EV13 EV

Autofocus System

Sony SLT-A55: 6/10Sony SLT-A57: 6/10
6
6
15 points15 points

Video Capabilities

Sony SLT-A55: 7/10Sony SLT-A57: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Sony SLT-A55: 7/10Sony SLT-A57: 8/10
7
8
1012
Sony SLT-A57 leads by 1 point

Battery Life

Sony SLT-A55: 3/10Sony SLT-A57: 6/10
3
6
380550
Sony SLT-A57 leads by 3 points

Viewfinder Quality

Sony SLT-A55: 5/10Sony SLT-A57: 5/10
5
5
1,150k dots1,440k dots

Portability

Sony SLT-A55: 10/10Sony SLT-A57: 9/10
10
9
500618
Sony SLT-A55 leads by 1 point

Lens Ecosystem

Sony SLT-A55: 6/10Sony SLT-A57: 6/10
6
6
143 lenses143 lenses

Value for Money

Sony SLT-A55: 10/10Sony SLT-A57: 10/10
10
10
$259.95$0

Durability

Sony SLT-A55: 1/10Sony SLT-A57: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
1
Sony SLT-A55
Tied Categories
10
Equal performance
Categories Won
3
Sony SLT-A57