SLT-A57K

Capture your perfect moments with Sonys 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.
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 @ 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 Sonys 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 youre 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 movies1

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 AVCHD format or in PC-friendly 1080/30p MP4 format.1

Eye-Level Electronic Viewfinder

The Tru-finder Electronic 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 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 handleand 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 INSIDE stabilization

Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. SteadyShot INSIDE image 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 Sonys 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 picturesbeyond the capability of traditional cameraswithout 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 Panorama Mode

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.

Specifications
Camera
Lens
Compatibility

Sony A-mount lens

Lens Mount

Sony A-mount

Camera
Type

Sony A-mount
interchangeable
lens digital
camera

Imaging Sensor

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

Imaging
Sensor

Exmor APS HD
CMOS sensor (23.5
X 15.6mm)

Recording

Processor

BIONZ image
processor

Media Type

Anti Dust

Charge protection
coating on LowPass Filter and
Image Sensor-Shift
mechanism

Color Space

Memory Stick PRO

Duo/Pro-HG
Duo media; SD,
SDHC and SDXC
memory card
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

Aperture
Blade

7 blades (Circular
aperture)

Aspheric
Elements

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%
1.04x (with 50mm
lens at infinity,
-1m-1 )

LCD Type

3.0 TFT Xtra

Fine LCD
(921,600 pixels)
w/TruBlack
technology

Angle
Adjustment

f/22 - 36

180 degrees from

the camera back,
leftward rotation
in 270 degrees
with LCD monitor
facing forward

Focal Length
(35mm
equivalent)

APS-C 35mm eqv.

27mm to 82.5mm

Brightness
Control

Auto/Manual (5
steps between -2
and +2)

Filter
Diameter

55mm

Lens GroupsElements

8 elements, 7
groups

Minimum
Focus
Distance

0.82ft (0.25m)

A-mount 18-55mm
zoom lens

Lens Mount
Type

Sony A-mount

Aperture
(Max.)

f/3.5 - 5.6

Aperture
(Min.)

Yes(On/Off)

Metering
Modes

Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot

Histogram

Yes (On/off)

Metering
Sensitivity

Grid Display

Yes (On/off)

-2EV to 17EV (at

ISO 100 equivalent
w/ f/1.4 lens)

Exposure

+/-3.0EV1/3EV
steps)

Exposure
Settings

iAuto (AUTO),
Superior Auto
(AUTO+), Program
Auto (P), Aperture
priority (A), Shutterspeed 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, Handheld 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)

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

LCD Display

Optics/Lens
Lens Type

Real-time
image
adjustment
display

Coverage

100%

Live View

Continuous Live
View (LCD/EVF
Auto, selectable)

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 1200zone evaluative

metering

1. Movie recording is limited to segments of 29 minutes.

3. Requires 3D HDTV, HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and active 3D glasses sold sep.

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are subject to change without notice. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, the Memory Stick logo, Remote Commander,
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Updated: April 13, 2012