Sony SLT-A57K - Manual (Page 16)

Main specifications of
Type
Camera type
Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens compatibility
Lens compatibility
Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed
Image sensor
Type
APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor ® APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Number of pixels (effective) Approx. 16.1 megapixels
Number of pixels (total) Approx. 16.7 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio 3:2
Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Recording system (still image)
Recording format
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), 3D MPO
(MPF Extended compliant)
Image size (pixels)
3:2 aspect ratio L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4.0M)
16:9 aspect ratio L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Sweep Panorama ™ Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal
8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
3D Sweep Panorama Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
Image quality modes RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture Effect
11 modes (15 effects): 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
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3
steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Dynamic range functions Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure
Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording system (movie)
Recording format
AVCHD ™ 2.0 (Progressive) / MP4
Video compression MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format Dolby Digital ® (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Image size (pixels)
* NTSC compatibility
depends on region
NTSC
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX,
24p/17M/bpsFH)
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
Media
Media Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ™ , SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
SDXC memory card
Slot Memory Stick Duo/ SD memory card
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
Multi frame noise reduction Auto/ISO 100 to 25600
White balance
Modes
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day
white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7, 15-step, Custom, AWB
micro adjustment
Two-axis fine adjustment Available in all modes
Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus system
Type
TTL phase-detection AF
Focus sensor CCD line sensors
Focus point 15 points (3 points cross type)
Sensitivity range EV -1 to 18 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus mode Autofocus, Manual Focus
AF mode Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A) selectable
Focus area Wide (auto,15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Other features Tracking Focus, Predictive control (AF-A,AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (built-in
flash type)
Exposure control
Metering type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity EV -2 to EV 17 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached)
Modes Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
Exposure modes
iAUTO, Flash Off, Superior Auto, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama,
Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed
priority (S), Manual (M)
Scene Selection Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure compensation ±3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
AE bracketing Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, with 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments, 3 frames
AE lock
Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment
metering mode.
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100-16000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-3200 )
Viewfinder
Type
SVGA 0.5" (1.2 cm) electronic viewfinder (color), Xtra Fine
Total number of dots 1,440,000 dots equivalent
Effective number of dots Maximum: 1,440,000 dots equivalent, Standard: 1,253,280 dots equivalent
Brightness control Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage 100%
Magnification *1 Maximum: Approx. 1.04x, Standard: Approx. 0.97x
Diopter adjustment -4.0 ~ +3.0 m -1
Eye point
Maximum: 23.1mm from the eyepiece, 18 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
(CIPA standard)
Standard: 25.2 mm from the eyepiece, 20.1mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
(CIPA standard)
Display Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, SimpleDisplay,
Grid Line
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
LCD monitor
Type
Xtra Fine LCD ™ , 3.0" (7.5 cm)
Total number of dots 921,600 dots
Brightness control Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Field coverage 100%
Adjustable angle Tilt angle: Downward 180 degrees. Rotation angle: Leftward 270 degrees from the position in
which the LCD monitor is facing forward.
Display Selector (finder/LCD) Auto/Manual
Display
Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display,
Shooting Information For Viewfinder, Grid Line
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
Focus Magnifier 4.8x, 9.5x
Peaking MF Yes (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Zoom
Clear Image Zoom: Still images 2x
Smart Zoom (still images) M: 1.4x, S: 2x
Digital Zoom (still images) 4x
Digital Zoom (movie) 4x
Shutter
Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed 1/4000 second to 30 seconds, Bulb
Flash sync. speed 1/160 second
Electronic front curtain shutter Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE ™ (image stabilization)
System For still images: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
SteadyShot ® capability
For still images: Approx. 2.5-4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting
conditions and lens used)
Flash
Type
Auto popup, built-in
Guide No. 10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Coverage FOV coverage up to 18 mm (in the focal length)
Control ADI flash / Pre-flash TTL
Compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Bracketing 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps, 3 frames
Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off)
Recycling time Approx. 3 sec
External flash Sony System Flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Wireless control Yes (wireless flash with lighting ratio control)
Drive
Drive modes Single Shot, Continuous (Hi/Lo), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White
Balance), Remote Control (with optional RMT-DSLR1 or RMT-DSLR2)
Continuous shooting speed *2
Hi: Maximum 8 frames per second, Lo: Maximum 3 frames per second
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 12 images per second
Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 10 images per second
Max. continuous shots *2
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance priority AE: Fine: 23 images, Standard: 25
Continuous Advance Priority AE mode: Fine: 23 images, Standard: 27 images, RAW & JPEG: 18
images, RAW: 21 images
Continuous shooting
*3 : Fine: 25 images, Standard: 29 images, RAW & JPEG: 19 images, RAW:
21 images
Playback
Modes
Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning,
4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2
sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still),
Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Other features
Auto Portrait Framing, Face Detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face Registration,
Face Selection, Smile Shutter ™ (selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function
Interface
PC interface
Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
HD output HDMI ® mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA ® Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Others Sync. Terminal, Auto-lock accessory shoe, Microphone jack, DC IN terminal, Remote terminal
Compatible OS (USB connection)
Windows ® XP *4 SP3, Windows Vista ® *5 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS ® X (10.3-10.6)
Audio
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Speaker Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps
Print
Compatible standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type
Custom key settings
Power
Battery
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Still images Approx. 550 shots with viewfinder and 590 shots with LCD monitor (CIPA standard) *6
Movies Approx. 180 min. with viewfinder and 180 min. with LCD monitor *6
External power AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
Weight
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
Approx. 618 g (1 lb 5.7 oz)
Body only Approx. 539 g (1 lb 2.9 oz)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) (excluding protrusions)
Approx. 132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7 mm (5 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Body material
Body material
High-grade plastic exterior
Operating temperature
Range
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Trademarks & Remarks
• Screen displays are simulated.
• Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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InfoLITHIUM is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption. Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with
electronic equipment bearing the mark.
The computer environment must also satisfy
the operating requirements of the OS.
* Must be installed with the above OS at
delivery. Proper operation cannot be
guaranteed with an upgraded OS
environment.
** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required for disc
burning function.
System requirements of bundled software
Image Data Converter Ver. 4 PlayMemories Home ™ software
OS*
Microsoft Windows ® Macintosh Microsoft Windows ®
Windows ® XP** SP3, Windows Vista ® SP2, Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X (10.5, 10.6 Snow Leopard) Windows ® XP** SP3, Windows Vista ® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
CPU Pentium ® 4 or faster Intel ® Core ™ Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo or faster
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (for playing/editing HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (HD FX/HD FH), Intel
Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (HD PS))
Memory 1 GB or more is recommended 1 GB or more is recommended 512 MB or more (for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more)
Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
*1 With 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m
-1 .
*2 Speed may vary depending on shooting conditions and memory card in use.
*3 When drive mode is set to continuous shooting “Hi” mode.
*4 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported.
*5 Starter Edition is not supported.
*6 Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases
over time and use.
For more details, visit the website
at www.worldphoto.org.
Recycled plastic (recycled material rate:10%)
is used in the chassis.
DI12021