What is Sony SLT-A57?

First introduced in September 2012 , Sony SLT-A57 is a 16.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor. Sony replaced the older Sony A55 with this model and later A57 was replaced with Sony A58. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:

Is the Sony A57 the best mid-range APS-C camera?

While the A57 doesn’t offer the same resolution as its high-end cousins, Sony’s current 16MP CMOS chip ranks among the best-performing sensors in the entry to mid-range APS-C market. And the A57 features the latest iteration of the company’s BIONZ processor.

How much does a Sony A57 weigh?

Sony A57 weighs 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz) and has external dimensions of 132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 769g, Sony A57 is a remarkably light camera for its class.

Is the Sony SLT A77 a good camera?

Now I feel that Sony has produced two excellent cameras in the SLT a77 (I bought it for its AF system (which is great) and the ability to micro adjust lens focus) and the SLT-57 model. They are very fun to use with a super feature set.