Sony SLT-A57 Kit (18-55mm)

SLT-A57 Kit (18-55mm) 16.1MP, Translucent Mirror Technology™, 12 fps, Clear Image Zoom, Auto Portrait Framing, 1080/60p/24p Full AVCHD™ / 1080/30p MP4, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") LCD TruBlack™ tilt/swivel screen

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
SLTA57VK
10-03-2012
Even when shooting in challenging conditions, the accelerated speed, supreme sensitivity and cutting-edge functionality of the a57 ensure beautiful results. Capture the decisive moment with up to 10 fps with continuous auto focus, and lock in every detail with the 16.1MP Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor—the ultimate for gorgeous, high-resolution image quality, even in low lighting conditions. Whether you're stepping up to your first DSLR, or an avid enthusiast adding to your arsenal, discover the pleasure and creativity of class-above interchangeable lens photography and HD moviemaking.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
Auto
Weight 
539g
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points
15
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Camera shutter speed 
1/4000 - 30s
Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed
1/160s
Focus
TTL
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
16.1 MP
Memory slots 
1
PictBridge 
N
Scene modes 
Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Twilight
Self-timer 
2s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
16.7 MP
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-FM500H
Number of batteries supported 
1

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Voice recording
Y
Audio formats supported 
AAC, AC3

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
8/7
Image stabilizer 
Y
Lens mount interface 
Sony A
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
8.25 cm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.7 cm
Number of aspheric elements
2
Number of diaphragm blades
7

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
Built-in processor
BIONZ

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)
25600
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash recharging time
3s

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

Battery

Battery voltage 
7.4V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
2560 x 1920 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
2448 x 1624, 3568 x 2368, 4912 x 3264
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 16:9
Image sensor size (W x H)
23.5 x 15.6 mm

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
5.5 cm
Weight (including battery)
618g
Width 
13.21 cm
Depth 
8.07 cm
Height 
9.75 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Magnification 
1.04x