Description
Even when shooting in challenging conditions, the accelerated speed, supreme sensitivity and cutting-edge functionality of the A57 ensure beautiful results. Capture the decisive moment with up to 10 fps with continuous auto focus, and lock in every detail with the 16.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor - the ultimate for gorgeous, high-resolution image quality, even in low lighting conditions. Whether you're stepping up to your first DSLR, or an avid enthusiast adding to your arsenal, discover the pleasure and creativity of class-above interchangeable lens photography and HD moviemaking.
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High speed, high resolution
Capture up to 10fps at full 16.1MP resolution with continuous auto focus and auto exposure control thanks to Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror technology - perfect for high-speed sports photography or snapping a unique sequence of photos. The Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor achieves high resolution with reduced sensor noise, even in lowly-lit settings. -
Capture fast action close-ups
Zoom in on fast action and never miss a moment. By using the center two-thirds of the image sensor, tele-zoom high speed shooting brings the action closer with a 1.4x effective increase of focal length, allowing you to shoot up to 12fps at 8MP resolution with continuous auto focus and auto exposure. -
Extend the reach of any lens
Utilizing Sony's exclusive By Pixel Super Resolution technology, clear image zoom increases the effective focal length of your lens up to 2x by digitally magnifying the center of your image with nearly imperceptible degradation. It virtually doubles the effective focal length of any lens you use, providing greater shooting flexibility. -
Snap the perfect portrait
Capture a perfectly-framed portrait every time. When you take a photo of a person in auto portrait framing mode, the camera saves an additional, optimally-framed image of your subject. By combining the rule of thirds with advanced imaging technologies, auto portrait framing mode is the easy way to a balanced, perfectly-composed portrait. -
Incredible HD movies
Very few DSLRs shoot super smooth 60p or cinematic 24p movies at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution - the A57 is one of them. Capture high quality 1080/60p AVCHD video that looks great on your HDTV, or shoot in a 1080/30p MP4 format that uploads easily to the web for convenient sharing with friends and family. -
Big, bright viewfinder
Take a peep through the Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder - boasting 1.2 million dots for ultra-high resolution, images pop with richness, clarity and detail. Everything is easy to see with 1x magnification and 100% frame coverage. Plus, adjustable magnification optimizes visibility for those who use eyeglasses.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Sony a SLT-A57 - digital camera - body only
- Product Type
- Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
- Lens Included
- Body only
- Memory Card Slot
- Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
- Image Processor
- BIONZ
- Sensors
- Digital level metre
- Sensor Resolution
- 16.1 Megapixel
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Viewfinder
- Built-in - 0.46" - colour - electronic
- Display
- LCD display - 3"
- Supported Battery
- Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
- Interface
- HDMI, USB 2.0
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 13.2 cm x 8.1 cm x 9.8 cm
- Weight
- 0.54 kg
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
- Lens Included
- Body only
- Sensor Resolution
- 16.1 Megapixel
- Optical Sensor Type
- Exmor APS HD CMOS
- Total Pixels
- 16,700,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 16,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size
- APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
- Field of View Crop Factor
- 1.5
- ISO (Max)
- 25600
- Sensor Features
- Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating
- Image Processor
- BIONZ
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
- Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser
- Yes
- Face Detection
- Yes
- HDR Mode
- Auto HDR mode
- Surround Sound
- Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Sensors
- Digital level metre
- Print Standard
- DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching
- Auto Focus
- TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty
- 15
- AE/AF Control
- Subject-tracking AF, Predictive AI Servo AF
- Face Detection
- Smile Shutter, Child Priority, Adult Priority
- Digital Video Format
- AVCHD, H.264
- Image Recording Format
- JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Interface
- HDMI, USB 2.0
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity
- ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 25600, ISO 100-16000
- Exposure Metering
- Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
- Exposure Metering Zones
- 1200
- Exposure Modes
- Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View
- Special Effects
- Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key
- White Balance
- Custom, automatic, presets
- White Balance Presets
- Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white)
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation
- ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
- X-sync Speed
- 1/160 sec
- Exposure Range
- EV -2-17 (ISO 100)
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
- 10
- Flash Modes
- Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
- Red-Eye Reduction
- Yes
- Features
- AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 12 frames per second
- Self-Timer Delay
- 10 sec, 2sec
- Flash Terminal
- Hot shoe
- Additional Features
- RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Anti-motion Blur Mode, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Quick AF Full HD movie recording, AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Translucent Mirror technology
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type
- Built-in - electronic
- Viewfinder Colour Support
- Colour
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size
- 0.46"
- Viewfinder Resolution
- 1,440,000 pixels
- Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage
- 100%
- Optical Viewfinder Magnification
- 1.04x
- Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range
- -4 to +3
Display
- Type
- 3" LCD display
- Display Format
- 921,600 pixels
- Display Form Factor
- Folding
- Display Features
- Display brightness control
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Stereo
Connections
- Connector Type
- HDMI output , USB 2.0 , Microphone
Software
- Software
- Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony PlayMemories Home
Miscellaneous
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Included Accessories
- Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable
Battery
- Battery Type
- Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion
- Details
- Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
- Battery Life Details
- Photo shooting - 550 shots (EVF on) , Photo shooting - 590 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot
- Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
- Supported Memory Cards
- SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
- Image Storage
- 4912 x 3264 , 3568 x 2368 , 2448 x 1624 , 4912 x 2760 , 3568 x 2000 , 2448 x 1376
- Video Capture
- AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps , H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps , H.264 - 640 x 480 - 3Mbps
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 13.2 cm
- Depth
- 8.1 cm
- Height
- 9.8 cm
- Weight
- 0.54 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
