Sony Alpha SLT-A57

The Sony Alpha SLT-A57 DSLR camera incorporates Translucent Mirror Technology that allows continuous autofocus full-time in live view mode, even during Full HD movie shooting. A 16.1 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor offers exceptional resolution with low noise, whilst 12 fps continuous shooting ensures perfect capture of fast action shots.
Announced: 13/03/2012

Body Type
Body Type	Compact SLR
Sensor
Max Resolution	4912 x 3264
Other Resolutions	4912 x 2760 3568 x 2368 3568 x 2000 2448 x 1624 2448 x 1376
Image Ratio	3:2 16:9
Megapixels	16.1
Size	APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Type	CMOS
Image
ISO Range	100-16000
ISO Minimum	100
ISO Maximum	25,600
White Balance Presets	9
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilisation
Uncompressed Format	RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine Normal
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points	15
Lens Mount	Sony/Minolta Alpha
Crop	1.5
Screen / Viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Screen Size	3.0
Screen Pixels	921,000
Screen Type	TFT LCD
Live View
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	1.04
Viewfinder resolution	1,440,000
Features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in Flash
Flash Range (M)	10.0
External Flash
Flash Modes	Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless
Flash X Sync Speed	1/200 sec
FPS	12
Self-timer
Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	3 frames at 1/3 EV - 2/3 EV steps
WB Bracketing
Orientation Sensor
Video Features
Format	MP4 ACVHD H.264
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Resolutions	1080p @ 60fps 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 25fps 1080p @ 24fps 480p @ 30fps
External mic input
Storage
Storage Slot	SD SDHX SDXC Memory Stick Duo
Physical
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NP-FM500H battery
Battery Life (shots)	550
Weight (grams)	618
Dimensions	132 x 98 x 81 mm
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Remote Control