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Sony Alpha SLT-A57
Sony
Alpha SLT-A57
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Sony Alpha NEX-6
Sony
Alpha NEX-6
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Basic
   Avg Street Price (USD) ** **
   MSRP (USD) $620 $1,000
 
Sensor
   Type CMOS CMOS
   Size APS-C APS-C
   Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
   Effective Megapixels 16.1 16.1
   Total Megapixels 16.7 16.7
   Sensor Resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
 
Exposure
   Shutter Speed 1/4000 – 30 secs 1/4000 – 30 secs
   ISO 100 – 25600 100 – 25600
   Continuous Drive 12 fps **
 
Body
   Type DSLR Mirrorless
   Size (inches) (HxWxD) 3.88 x 5.25 x 3.25 2.75 x 4.75 x 1.06
   Weight 5.70 oz 12.20 oz
   Viewscreen 3.0″ 3.0″
   Viewscreen Dots 921,000 921,000
   Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
   Built-In Flash Yes Yes
   Flash Range 15 feet max **
   Memory Cards SD • SDHC • SDXC • Memory Stick PRO Duo • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD • SDHC • SDXC • Memory Stick PRO Duo • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
   Battery NP-FM500H
(7.2V / 1600mAh / 11.8Wh)
NP-FW50
(7.2V / 1080mAh / 7.7Wh)
 
Built-in Lens
   Focal Length ** **
   Focal Length (35mm) ** **
   Aperture ** **
   Optical Zoom ** **
 
Video
   Max Video Res 1080p 60fps 1080p 60fps
 
Production Status
   Status Out of Production Out of Production
   First Shipment Apr 2012 Nov 2012
   Last Shipment Jun 2013 Oct 2014
 
Special Features & Comments
   Special Self Timer
Red Eye Reduction
HDMI Port
3D Capture
RAW Capture
Flash Hot Shoe
HDR
Panorama
Ext. Mic Port
USB 2.0 Port
Self Timer
Red Eye Reduction
HDMI Port
RAW Capture
Flash Hot Shoe
HDR
Wi-Fi
Panorama
USB 2.0 Port
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