Sony Alpha A57
Sony Alpha A57
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Sony Alpha A57
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| 2nd | of 24 | in $600 - $1000 |
| 2nd | of 28 | in Sony Digital Cameras |
| 2nd | of 106 | in 14-16 Megapixels Digital Cameras |
| 1st | of 20 | in Consumer dSLR |
Editor's Review
Sony's A57 falls under the A65 and A77 as Sony's new mid-level SLT. Specifications are remarkably similar to the aging A55; the A57 uses the same 16 megapixel sensor yet trades the former's small form factor for the A65's chunkier styling. A55 users might not find any compelling reasons to upgrade here, especially because the A57 lacks a GPS, but that larger body does make room for a battery with 50% more juice. The kit is only $800 list, another blow to Canon and Nikon's mid-range lineup. Image quality tends to be a bit better than Micro 4/3's cameras and comparable to other mirrorless cameras with the same sensor size.
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Specifications
- 16.1 megapixels CMOS sensor
- 1080p HD video with stereo sound
- 3-inch articulating LCD
- 12 fps continuous shooting
- Manual modes
- RAW capture
- Optical image stabilization
- Lithium-ion battery
- Release Date: Apr 30, 2012
Sony Alpha A57 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Trying to decide on a new DSLR /DSLT - Sony a57? a65? Nikon D3100? (Carole — 10/24/2012)
I am new to the DSLR / DSLT line of cameras. I currently have a Sony Cybershot point and shoot DSC - H55. I want to upgrade and am flustrated with the SLOW speed of picture taking of the Cybershot. BUT ..I LOVE my little camera in that it fits very well into my pocket and not only takes excellent pictures but also Video! I believe that I take as much video with my little camera as I do pictures. I am considering the Sony a57, the Sony a65 and the Nikon D3100 and am open to others as well. I would like to stay within the $900 and under range. I like the 10x zoom of the Cybershot and wish I could zoom in a well with the 'trial' Sony a57 and Nikon D3100 that I am now testing. Would the Sony 18 - 135mm lens allow me to do this? We like playing with the 12fps speed of the Sony a57!! Can you help to point us in the right direction with our new camera purchase? Thank you!
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Chris Weigl (10/24/2012)
I definitely think you're on the right track with the Sony A57. The video output from the Sony cameras will be much better (and with better autofocus) than anything from Nikon. For zoom the 18-135 is the cheapest longest option you'll find. They also make an 18-250mm lens but it's a lot more money.
The other thing I'd recommend is to look at the Sony NEX cameras. You say you appreciate small size, and these are much smaller than the Alphas. Take a look at the 5R and the 6.
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The other thing I'd recommend is to look at the Sony NEX cameras. You say you appreciate small size, and these are much smaller than the Alphas. Take a look at the 5R and the 6.
