Capture your perfect moments with Sony?s next generation Translucent Mirror Technology DSLR enabling simultaneous focus and capture. Shoot up to an amazing 12 fps in Tele-zoom High speed mode, complete with continuous auto focus. Auto focus is also visibly faster in Live View and HD Movie modes.
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Translucent Mirror Technology accelerates AF performance
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Up to 12 fps w/ Continuous AF in Tele-zoom High Speed mode
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Up to 10 fps at full 16.1 MP with Sony?s Exmor HD APS sensor
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Clear Image Zoom extends the reach of any lens
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Get professional portrait composition with Auto Portrait Framing
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1080/60p/24p Full AVCHDor 1080/30p MP4 movies
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Tru-finderElectronic Viewfinder: big and bright
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Tilt/swivel 3.0" LCD , 921K dots, TruBlackscreen
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Auto HDR captures more contrast than one exposure can
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SteadyShot INSIDEimage stabilization built into body
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Accurate 15-point Auto Focus system; 3 cross sensors
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Image layering: Multi-Frame NR & Hand-held Twilight shot
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Sweep PanoramaMode captures landscapes beautifully
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3D Sweep PanoramaMode: incredible views to enjoy on 3DTV
Translucent Mirror Technology
Other DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. They cannot do both at once. The SLT-A57, with Translucent Mirror Technology?, directs light to both the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously.
Up to 12 fps Tele-Zoom High Speed Shooting
By capturing the center 2/3 of the image sensor (8.4MP), Tele-zoom high speed shooting brings the action closer with a 1.4x effective increase of focal length. Shoot up to an incredible 12 frames per second with continuous auto focus and auto exposure to capture the decisive moment.
Up to 10 fps at 16.1MP capture
Shoot up to 10 frames per second in incredible detail with the 16.1 megapixel Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.
Clear Image Zoom
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 whatever lens you?re using providing greater shooting flexibility.
Auto Portrait Framing
Simply photograph a person and Auto Portrait Framing will save an additional, optimally framed image in portrait or landscape orientation. Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super Resolution technologies with rule of thirds, Auto Portrait Framing provides beautifully composed and appealingly balanced full resolution portraits.
Full HD 1080/60p/24p movies
This is one of the very few DSLRs with super smooth 1080/60p/24p Full HD recording capability. Records in your choice of 1080/60p AVCHDformat or in PC-friendly 1080/30p MP4 format.
Eye-Level Electronic Viewfinder
The Tru-finderElectronic Viewfinder (EVF) is super bright, easy to see with 1.04x magnification, ultra-sharp with 1.44 million dots (effective) and provides 100% frame coverage. Exposure preview and informative overlays make operation easy.
Tilt/swivel 3 inch LCD screen
Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss. Tilt and swivel under the camera for self-portraits. Fold it flush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or protected for travel.
Auto HDR built into camera
Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle?and more range than photo film. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for one incredible shot. Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.)
SteadyShot INSIDEstabilization
Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. SteadyShot INSIDEimage stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every A-mount lens because it provides compensation equivalent to approximately 2.5 ? 4.5 steps in shutter speed, allowing for more hand held opportunities in low light or longer focal lengths.
15-point Auto Focus
To maximize the value of Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony incorporates Phase Detection AF of great sophistication. Three cross sensors maximize precision.
Object Tracking AF
Using the 15-point autofocus sensor and Sony?s subject recognition technologies, Object Tracking AF can maintain accurate focus on your subject even when it changes position in the frame.
Multi-frame NR
Experience incredible low-light shooting without a flash. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a single image with a reduction in noise equivalent to two additional steps of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 25600. (Recommended for still subjects.)
Hand-held Twilight
Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures?beyond the capability of traditional cameras?without using flash or a tripod. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data with separate algorithms for still and moving parts of the picture reduces blur, minimizes noise and enables extraordinary detail.
Sweep PanoramaMode
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter and sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size.
3D Sweep Panorama Mode
Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television.3 Records both JPEG and MPO file formats.
Picture Effects
Ordinary scenes become extraordinary photos and movies with Picture Effects. Choose from 11 modes and 15 effects that significantly increase visual impact by adjusting camera parameters and applying advanced processing techniques.
Camera
Lens Compatibility: Sony A-mount lens
Lens Mount: Sony A-mount
Camera Type: Sony A-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor: ExmorAPS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor: BIONZimage processor
Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.7 megapixels
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 16.1 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.5x
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Recording
Media Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duomedia; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Color Space: sRGB, AdobeRGB
Still Image Mode: JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size 16:9: L size: 4912 x 2760 (14M) M size: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M) S size: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Still Image Size 3:2: L size: 4912 x 3264 (16M) M size: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M) S size: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
Panorama Still Image Size: Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M) Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) 3D Sweep Panorama: Horizontal Wide: 7152 X 1080 (7.7M) Horizontal Std.: 4912 X 1080 (5.3M) 16:9: 1920 X 1080 (2.1M)
Video Format: AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Mode: AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17M/bps/FH) MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
Video Resolution: 1920x1080
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Audio Format: Stereo Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Stereo Microphone
Optics/Lens
Lens Type: A-mount 18-55mm zoom lens
Lens Mount Type: Sony A-mount
Aperture (Max.): f/3.5 - 5.6
Aperture (Min.): f/22 - 36
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): APS-C 35mm eqv. 27mm to 82.5mm
Filter Diameter: 55mm
Lens Groups-Elements: 8 elements, 7 groups
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.82ft (0.25m)
Aperture Blade: 7 blades (Circular aperture)
Aspheric Elements: 2
Lens Weight: 7.4 oz (210g)
Viewfinder
Type: 0.46" Xtra Fine EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (1,440,000 pixels)
Diopter Adjustment: -4.0 to +3.0m-1
Field of View: 100%
Magnification: 1.04x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 )
LCD Display
LCD Type: 3.0? TFT Xtra FineLCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlacktechnology
Angle Adjustment: 180 degrees from the camera back, leftward rotation in 270 degrees with LCD monitor facing forward
Brightness Control: Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Coverage: 100%
Live View: Continuous Live View (LCD/EVF Auto, selectable)
Real-time image adjustment display: Yes(On/Off)
Histogram: Yes (On/off)
Grid Display: Yes (On/off)
Customization: Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback
Focus Control
Focus System: TTL phase detection AF (CCD line sensors)
Focus Points: 15 points (3 points cross type)
AF Modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Focus Area: Wide, Spot, Local (15 local areas selectable)
Focus Sensitivity: -1 EV to +18 EV (at ISO100 equivalent)
Focus Features: Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
AF Illuminator: Built-in flash, Range: approx. 3' - 15' (1m-5m)
Exposure System
Metering: Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity: -2EV to 17EV (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Compensation: +/-3.0EV(1/3EV steps)
Exposure Settings: iAuto (AUTO), Superior Auto (AUTO+), Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D/3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Scene Selection
Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Picture Effect(s): 11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature
D-Range Optimizer: Yes: (Auto, Level, Off)
Auto Exposure Lock: Yes (AE Lock button)
Color Temperature: 2500 - 9900 k with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7)
Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps))
Exposure Bracketing: Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single, /1/3EV, 2/3EV increments, 3 frames
ISO: Still images: AUTO (ISO 100 - 3200)/ISO 100 - 16000 (1 EV step), Movies: AUTO (ISO 100 - 3200 equivalent)/ISO 100 - 3200 equivalent (1 EV step) ; Multi Frame NR (up to ISO 25600)
Noise Reduction: Long exp. NR: (On/Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.) High ISO NR: (High, Normal, Low) Multi Frame NR: (Auto/ISO100-25600)
White Balance Mode: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom
Drive System
Burst Buffer: [Tele-zoom] Fine: 23 images/Std: 25 images [Priority AE] Fine: 23 images/Std: 27 images/RAW & JPG: 18 images/RAW: 21 images [Cont.] Fine: 25 images/Std: 29 images/RAW & JPG: 19 images/RAW: 21 images
Continuous Shooting Speed: Tele-zoom Cont. Advance Priority AE: Up to 12 fps; Cont. Advance Priority AE: Up to 10 fps; Cont. shooting Hi 8 fps/ Lo 3fps (Speed may vary depending on shooting conditions and memory card in use)
Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Bracket: Cont./Single, White Balance bracket, Remote commander (RMT-DSLR1 Sold Separately)
Flash Sync Speed: 1/160 seconds
Self-timer: 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay,
Shutter Speeds: Still:1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 step), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode
Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Flash
Flash Compensation: +/-2EV in 0.3EV steps
Flash Coverage: 18mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec.
Flash Bracketing: 3 exposures in 0.3/0.7 EV steps
Flash Metering System: ADI, Pre-flash TTL
Flash Modes: Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode), Wireless
Flash Type: Built-in, Pop-up Auto
Guide Number: 10 (in meters at ISO100)
Advanced Features
Advanced User Interface: Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
Anti Motion Blur: 6-image layering
Auto High Dynamic Range: Yes, (Off/On, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
Sweep Panorama: Yes (2D/3D)
Face Detection: Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority (up to 8 faces detectable)
Smile Shuttertechnology: Yes - Off, Slight, Normal, Big
Tracking Focus: Yes
Image Stabilization: SteadyShot INSIDETM image stabilization
Interface
Microphone Input: Yes
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Alpha)
BRAVIA Sync: Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
DVDirect: Yes, via USB
HD Output: HDMI (TypeC mini)
Memory Card Slot: Single card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo?/Pro-HG Duomedia - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
PhotoTV HD: Yes, with BRAVIA Syncenabled HDTV and HDMI cable
USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): Approx. 5-1/4 x 3-7/8 x 3-1/4? (132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7mm) (W/H/D) excl grip & lens mount
Weight (Approx.): Approx. 1lb 5.7 oz (618g) (w/battery & media) Approx. 1lb 2.9 oz (539g) (excl battery, lens & media)
Power
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM NP-FM500H (7.4V)
Number of Still Images: Approx. 550 images with viewfinder, 590 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Software
Supplied Software: PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter Ver. 4
Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3 (64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported,Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.) Windows Vista SP2 (Starter Edition is not supported) Windows 7 SP 1; Mac OS X(v10.5-v10.6) (Image Data Converter only, PlayMemories Home is not Mac compatible)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor
