Sony SLT-A57 specifications
| Price | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | Body only: US $700, with 18-55mm lens: US $800 |
| 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 w:h | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 16.1 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 16.7 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filters |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 (25600 with boost) |
| White balance presets | 9 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal |
| File format |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Built-in Flash type |
| Digital zoom | Yes (2x Clear Image Zoom) |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 15 |
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha mount |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 921,000 |
| Touch screen | No |
| Screen type | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.04× |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440,000 |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Scene modes |
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| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
| Flash range | 10 m (@ ISO 100) |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/160 sec |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | Yes (12 fps) |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames, H/L selectable) |
| Videography features | |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Videography notes | 1080p60 or 24 on NTSC models, 50p or 25p in PAL countries |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini Type C) |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 550 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| GPS | None |
