Sony Alpha a57

917 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 917 reviews of Sony Alpha a57. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the lens and price. The image quality and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the software. Many are critical about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a57 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Alpha a57

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Sony Alpha a57 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the lens and price. The image quality and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the zoom and portability. Many are less positive about the memory and shutter.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Alpha a57

alaTest has collected and analyzed 218 user reviews of Sony Alpha a57 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the lens and price are overall positive. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the software.

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99% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Josie Reavely (techradar.com)

Sony Alpha a57 review

The sharp-shooting DSLT that clocks up 12fps

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

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...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Alpha SLT-A57Y review

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...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Sony Alpha 57 review

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...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Sony SLT A57

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...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sony Alpha A57 SLT Digital SLR Review

Sony's latest camera is the A57 and looks more like the A65 than the model it's replacing, the A55, find out how it performs in our review.

Bright saturated colours; Good battery life; 12fps shooting (at reduced resolution); High speed focus and continuous shooting; Info-lithium battery lets you know remaining battery life; Electronic level

Non-standard flash hot-shoe

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Matt Golowczynski (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sony Alpha A57 review

Succeeding the acclaimed Alpha A55, the A57 marries an updated set of specifications with an enthusiast-oriented body. The What Digital Camera Sony Alpha A57 review finds out if the partnership is...

Focusing performance, electronic level indicators, class-leading burst rate

Handful of operational grievances, dated menu system, occasional underexposure

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sony Alpha A57 SLT Sample Photos

Sample photos from the new 16.2 megapixel Sony Alpha A57.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Sony a57 + DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM lens

Coming in under £600 means the Sony a57 could be the perfect first DSLR, but how do its features stack up?

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Alpha SLT-A57Y camera

The Sony Alpha A57 is a mid-level camera that can produce fantastic results

Image clarity ; Quick performance ; Good high ISO capability ; Not hard to use

Battery life not great ; Some chromatic aberration

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by (dpreview.com)

Sony SLT-A57

The Sony SLT-A57 shares the majority of its specs and features with the SLT-A65, NEX-5N and other recent Sony cameras for which we have provided in-depth reviews and analysis. Sections of text are therefore adapted from those earlier reviews and where...

Very good Raw file output up through ISO 6400 ; Dynamic range at the top of its class ; High magnification EVF with comprehensive information display ; Manual focus 'Peaking' option for both stills and video modes ; 10fps shooting in full resolution...

Mediocre JPEG processing with mushy detail and visible artifacts ; LCD viewfinder (vs OLED panel in other Sony models) ; AF not compatible with manual exposure control in video mode ; No live view in 8 or 10 fps continuous shooting modes makes accurate...

The A57 combines a high quality 16MP sensor, easy access to shooting parameters and class-leading video performance. And does this while providing an equivalent shooting experience whether composing images via the EVF or rear LCD.

Sep, 2012

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