Whether it is good or not...u know yourself better when u try it out yerself...like some one mentioned...all the reviews....just take it with a pinch of salt ya...cheerios n its all about the skill man n not the camera...
Trust me, get the a550 as I did last weekend and perhaps try to look out for a 2nd hand a700, this combo for the ultimate features of both camera can provide 'A rich' photography experience that I am enjoying it right now.