gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2013-12-25 05:25:50
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The Sony SLT A57 DSLR is a tidy still snapper with its 16.1 megapixel sensor, but it also pulls double duty as an HD camcorder: it can suck down full HD 1080p resolution video. But is it a jack of all trades and master of none? Check out our group test...
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The Sony Alpha SLT-A57Y is an interchangeable lens camera that's well worth considering. It's a camera that can capture wonderfully clear and vibrant images without you having to fiddle around with the settings too much. We think you can have a lot of fun...
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Sony's Alpha SLT-A57Y is a 16-megapixel, mid-class interchangeable lens camera that's designed to appease users who want something relatively easy to use, yet also capable of capturing very clear and vibrant images. It's a camera that we grew to love t...
Image clarity, Quick performance, Good high ISO capability, Not hard to use...
Battery life not great, Some chromatic aberration...
The Sony Alpha SLT-A57Y is an interchangeable lens camera that's well worth considering. It's a camera that can capture wonderfully clear and vibrant images without you having to fiddle around with the settings too much. We think you can have a lot of fun...
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Having grabbed our attention with the original mould-breaking Single Lens Translucent cameras ( SLT s) the Sony Alpha a55 and Sony Alpha a33, Sony has gone on to produce further high-performance models that are proving to be increasingly capable of taking...
Good build quality, Many controls and shortcuts, Versatile articulated LCD, Decent EVF, Range of exposure modes...
Menu not that clear, Some functions unavailable in some modes, No built, in GPS, High price...
In spite of a few handling quirks and an ageing menu system that could do with ironing out, the Sony Alpha a57 delivers an overall very favourable impression. With a strong feature set and the ability to deliver high quality images, this camera can certa...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-12-25 05:25:51
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Out of the box, the Alpha 57 has its 'Auto Portrait Framing' function active. So when you take a picture of a face, the camera detects it and saves a second version of the photo you're taking, which is actually a vertical crop reframing the subject usi...
Good general responsiveness and burst mode (7.5 fps standard or 12 fps max.), Sensitivity settings managed very well up to 3200 ISO, 1080p HD video at up to 50 fps, stereo sound and effective autofocus, Builtin stabilisation...
Sequential display EVF can lead to rainbow effects, Certain plastics could feel more robust, Battery runs down more quickly than in 'genuine' SLR cameras, 1855 mm kit lens is of variable quality...
The Sony Alpha 57 is a pleasant-to-use camera that's easy to get the hang of while still being advanced enough to take more experienced users further. Picture quality is excellent, so long as the lens you're using is up to scratch, but the sequential d...
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During the launch presentation for the Alpha 57, Sony revealed it is unlikely to release another DSLR and will instead focus on its single lens translucent (SLT) cameras for the enthusiast market.This strategy is perhaps an admission that Sony is unlikely...
It is a year and a half since the Sony Alpha 55 hit the market, and the Sony Alpha 57 is more of a refresh than a new model. However, there are enough features to separate it from the entry-level Alpha 35, particularly the angled LCD screen, improved EVF...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-11 01:16:31
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Having grabbed our attention with the original mould-breaking Single Lens Translucent cameras (SLTs) the Sony Alpha a55 and Sony Alpha a33, Sony has gone on to produce further high-performance models that are proving to be increasingly capable of taking o...
Good build quality, Many controls and shortcuts, Versatile articulated LCD, Decent EVF, Range of exposure modes...
Menu not that clear, Some functions unavailable in some modes, No builtin GPS, High price...
Costing £700 in the UK or $800 in the US, with a kit lens, the launch price of the Sony Alpha a57 seems a little steep, particularly given that you can pick up the 24.3MP, GPS-enabled Sony Alpha SLT-a65 for roughly the same price, or even less if you shop...
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The body of the A57 resembles the SLT-A65 we reviewed in October, 2011. Made from polycarbonate resin (plastic), it has the same dimensions as the A65's but isseven grams lighter.Where the A65 has the same 24.3-megapixel sensor as the flagship A77 model...
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The Sony SLT-A57 is the sequel to one of the first translucent mirror interchangeable lens cameras in the world, the two-year old SLT-A55 (SLT stands for ‘single lens translucent'). Instead of doing away with the mirror box found in DSLRs as mirrorless sy...
As an everyday camera for most casual shooting situations, the A57 leads with rich features. It should prove a capable entry-level camera which comes with an impressive list of features like Auto-HDR and Sweep Panorama, while keeping shooting easy with th...
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