There were some rumors about new Sony’s DSLR on the Internet, and yesterday Sony made them official.
Here’s the all new Alpha 500 and Alpha 550. Both got a new CMOS Exmor Sensor for improved results in low light, and a BIONZ Image Processor.

Both the Alpha 500 (12.3 Mpix sensor) and Alpha 550 (14.7Mpix sensor), feature a 3-inch LCD monitor with an improved Live-View Mode with many features (you can tilt it 90 degrees up or down, Quick AutoFocus, Smile Shutter…), an ISO range going up to ISO 12800, a shooting speed of 5fps (α500) and 7fps (α550), an in-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature for capturing highlights and shadows, which processes the image within two seconds, a the SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization which is built into the camera body itself, a HDMI output, and a SD/SDHC & MS Pro Duo Slot.

Unfortunately Sony didn’t integrate Video Recording Mode for these mid-range DSLRs.

Price:
- Alpha 500: $750, or €525, (body only) and $850, or €595, with the 18-55 kit lens.
- Alpha 550: $950, or €665, (body only) and $1050, or €735, with the 18-55 kit lens.

Availability: October 2009