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Sony SLT-A57
  • Type

    Reflex

  • Effective pixels

    16.1 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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Key points

ISO max

16000

White balance presets

9

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

Viewfinder coverage (Viewfinder)

100 %

Viewfinder magnification (Viewfinder)

1.04 x

Display size

3 in

Display resolution

921000 px

Range

10 m

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Battery Life (CIPA)

550

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Flip-out screen

Yes

3D

Yes

Eye-Fi compatible

Yes

Audio

Yes

Capacity (Rechargeable)

1650 mAh

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Weak points

Height

98 in

Width

132 in

Deep

81 in

Weight

618 oz

Integrated lens

No

Digital zoom

2 x

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Expert reviews

DPReview

Sony's original SLT models - the A55 and A33, showed the company was willing to try something different to compete with the well-entrenched SLR...

TechRadar

We have now received a production sample of the Sony Alpha a57 and are currently putting it through its paces. Sony announced the a57 in March 2012,...

What Digital Camera

Sony's SLT concept began life as little more than a minor deviation from the DSLR norm, with a fixed translucent mirror in place of the traditional...

TechRadar

Having grabbed our attention with the original mould-breaking Single Lens Translucent cameras (SLTs) the Sony Alpha a55 and Sony Alpha a33, Sony has...

Cameras Reviewed.com

The Sony Alpha A57 is the latest SLT interchangeable lens camera from Sony. Replacing the A55, the Alpha A57 features the same pellicle mirror...

CNet UK

Sony produces two interchangeable lens lines -- traditional dSLR and so-called single-lens translucent (SLT), which uses a translucent mirror with a...

DigitalVersus

Sony has decided to keep the Alpha 65 and 77 company with a third SLT, the Alpha 57. This latest model is billed as an 'advanced entry-level model', a...

TechRadar

Having grabbed our attention with the original mould-breaking Single Lens Translucent cameras (SLTs) the Sony Alpha a55 and Sony Alpha a33, Sony has...

PCMAG

The Sony Alpha 57 ($699.99 direct, body only) is one of four APS-C D-SLR cameras in Sony's current lineup. It's one step up from the entry-level Alpha...

DPReview

The Sony SLT-A57 shares the majority of its specs and features with the SLT-A65, NEX-5N and other recent Sony cameras for which we have provided...

Photography Blog

The Sony A57 is a new interchangeable lens camera that uses Sony's unique Translucent Mirror Technology to offer high-speed shooting and a smaller...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Reflex
Available Yes
Release date (US) April 2012
Street price (US) 799.99 $
Released (FR) April 2012
Street price (EUR) 750 €
Colors
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 16.1 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.5x15.6 mm
Processor BIONZ
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Sony Alpha
Focal length multiplier 1.5 x
Digital zoom 2 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1440000 px
Viewfinder coverage 100 %
Viewfinder magnification 1.04 x
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 921000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D Yes
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1650 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 550
Size and weight
98 in
81 in
132 in
618 oz
Sony SLT-A57
Height 98 in
Width 132 in
Deep 81 in
Weight 618 oz
Image
Max resolution 4912x3264 pixels
Ratio 3:2
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 16000
ISO max with boost 25600
White balance presets 9
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Phase detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 15
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
Fill-in
High Speed Sync
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Wireless
Second curtain (rear)
Slow Sync
Range 10 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format AVCHD
H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible Yes
Remote control Yes
Audio Yes
Headset jack 3.5mm
NFC No



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