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High-Speed Translucent Mirror DSLR 12 fps Burst Capture, 1080/60p Video & SteadyShot INSIDE (Includes 18-55mm Zoom Lens)
The Sony Alpha SLT-A57 is a high-velocity digital camera kit that bridges the gap between professional-tier SLR performance and intuitive, point-and-shoot efficiency. Built around Sony’s innovative Translucent Mirror Technology, the A57 features a fixed, transparent mirror that simultaneously directs light to both the imaging sensor and the phase-detection autofocus sensor on a full-time basis. This eliminates the mechanical mirror slap of traditional DSLRs, enabling lightning-fast continuous shooting up to 12 frames per second and uncompromised, full-time tracking autofocus during live view and video recording.
At the core of the A57 is a high-resolution 16.1MP Exmor APS-C HD CMOS sensor paired with an advanced BIONZ image processor. This pairing delivers clean imagery with rich tonal gradations and an expansive native sensitivity range of ISO 100-16000 for exceptional low-light tracking. Complete with broadcast-ready Full HD 1080/60p video capabilities, SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization, a fully articulating Xtra Fine LCD, and an intelligent Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder, this versatile camera comes bundled with a compact 18-55mm standard zoom lens to handle any fast-action or everyday assignment.
Key Features & Core Speed Architecture
Translucent Mirror Technology: Employs a stationary translucent mirror layout that splits light continuously between the imaging sensor and the dedicated AF array, offering non-stop phase-detection tracking while shooting stills or recording movies.
16.1MP Exmor CMOS Sensor & BIONZ Engine: Delivers crisp, high-contrast imagery with minimized noise levels across a broad ISO 100-16000 spectrum. The high-speed BIONZ processor accelerates internal write times and handles complex noise-reduction algorithms seamlessly.
Up to 12 fps Continuous Advance Burst: Captures fast-paced sports and action profiles at an incredible 12 fps in Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode (utilizing a 1.46x central crop at 8MP resolution). Shoots at a rapid 10 fps at full 16.1MP resolution with full-time continuous autofocus tracking.
15-Point Phase-Detection AF Grid: Outfitted with an ultra-responsive 15-point autofocus matrix containing 3 central cross-type sensors. The network continuously tracks moving subjects in real time to lock critical focus, even in poorly illuminated environments.
SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization: Features Sony’s native in-body sensor-shift stabilization system, delivering up to 2.5 to 4.5 stops of physical camera tremor compensation. This architecture provides stabilization automatically across any mounted Sony A-mount or legacy Minolta AF lens.
Advanced Multimedia, Intelligence & Creative Modes
Full HD 1080/60p & Cinematic 24p Video: Records ultra-smooth Full HD 1920 x 1080 video at 60 fps in the progressive AVCHD v2.0 format for liquid motion detail. Also supports a native 24p frame rate for traditional cinematic rendering, backed by full manual exposure control over aperture and shutter values.
Auto Portrait Framing & Clear Image Zoom: Automatically analyzes portrait scenes based on face detection and lighting constraints, cropping a secondary, perfectly balanced file according to the rule of thirds. It utilizes Clear Image Zoom (By Pixel Super Resolution Technology) to digitally double the center magnification up to 2.0x with virtually zero detail degradation.
Multi-Exposure Assist Core (Auto HDR & Night Modes):
Auto HDR: Composites three bracketed exposures into a single handheld file to preserve a massive dynamic range of highlight and shadow tones.
Multi Frame NR / Hand-Held Twilight: Blends six rapid exposures into a single optimized frame to suppress noise by up to two full ISO stops without requiring a tripod.
Fully Articulating 3.0-Inch TruBlack LCD: Outfitted with a high-resolution 921,600-dot display that swivels 180° vertically and rotates 270° horizontally. Features TruBlack anti-reflective technology for high clarity during outdoor live view tracking and multi-angle framing.
Precision Tru-Finder EVF: The 1.44m-dot electronic viewfinder provides a 100% field of view, real-time Shot Result Previews (for exposure and white balance changes), and adjustable magnification (1.04x or 0.97x) to comfortably accommodate shooters wearing glasses.
3D Sweep Panorama & Creative Picture Effects: Stitches consecutive frames automatically into sweeping widescreen panoramic files (including 3D stereoscopic formatting for 3D TVs). Includes an expansive palette of 15 in-camera creative styles, such as Miniature, Toy Camera, Partial Color, and High Contrast Monochrome.
Standard Zoom Lens Bundle
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens: This kit includes a lightweight, highly portable standard zoom lens covering a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 27-82.5mm. Equipped with an integrated Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM), it delivers quiet, fluid focusing transitions that are highly beneficial for acoustic preservation during video capture.
Technical Specifications
Camera Classification: High-Speed Translucent Mirror Digital Camera Kit
Lens Mount System: Sony A-Mount (Compatible with Sony Alpha and Minolta AF Lenses)
Maximum Image Resolution: 4912 x 3264 Pixels (16.1 Megapixels)
Image Sensor Matrix: APS-C Exmor HD CMOS Sensor Array (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
In-Body Stabilization: SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-Shift Matrix
ISO Sensitivity Range: ISO 100 to 16,000 (Auto mode scales internally)
Video Capture Formats: Full HD 1080p at 60p/24p (.MTS AVCHD v2.0) / 1440 x 1080 up to 30p (.MP4)
Display Elements: 3.0″ Vari-Angle TruBlack LCD / 1.44m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.2 x 3.8 x 3.2 inches / 132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7 mm (Body only)
Weight: Approx. 19.0 oz / 539 g (Camera body only, without battery and media)
