Sony SLT-A57

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  • Effective pixels

    16 megapixels

    Max resolution

    4912 x 3264

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    921,000

  • Physical

    132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19″)

  • Body Type

    Compact SLR

    Flash

    Yes (Pop-up)

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 (25600 with boost)

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Specifications

Body type

  • Body type Compact SLR

Sensor

  • Max resolution4912 x 3264
  • Image ratio w:h3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels16 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors17 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • Processor

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 (25600 with boost)
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)25600
  • White balance presets9
  • Custom white balanceYes (1)
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsFine, Normal

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Phase Detect
    • Multi-area
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes (2x Clear Image Zoom)
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points15
  • Lens mountSony/Minolta Alpha
  • Focal length multiplier1.5×

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFully articulated
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots921,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeXtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeElectronic
  • Viewfinder coverage100%
  • Viewfinder magnification1.04× (0.69× 35mm equiv.)
  • Viewfinder resolution1,440,000

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashYes (Pop-up)
  • External flashYes (Hot-shoe, Wireless)
  • Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
  • Continuous drive12.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec)
  • 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 BracketingYes (3 frames, H/L selectable)

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (Mini Type C)
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • WirelessEye-Fi Connected
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote controlYes (Optional)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionRechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)550
  • Weight (inc. batteries)618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
  • Dimensions132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recording
  • GPSNone

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