Sony SLT-A77

“As a consumer camera I don’t think I’m sticking my neck out to predict that the SLT-A77 will be a phenomenal hit.“

We’ve added a new Sony SLT-A77 [QuickPrice Check] to our Reviews Matrix.

CameraLabs has published their review of the Sony SLT-A77, a weather-resistant, translucent mirror DSLR with 24.3MP (23.5 X 15.6mm Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor), Sony A-mount, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (921K-dot) Tilt/Swivel LCD, top-mounted LCD, 0.50-in. XGA OLED EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (2,359k dots), 19 points (11 points cross type) Full-time Phase-detection AF, PASM, Scene Modes, Shutter speeds range 1/8000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb, Continuous Shooting 12fps (Continuous Priority AE), Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama, D-Range Optimizer, ISO (50) 100-12800 (16000), Hi-speed sync flash capability, Picture Effects, built-in GPS, and Full HD Movie with manual controls. The Translucent Mirror Technology allows the SLT-A77 to have full-time super fast Phase-detection AF in Live View Still and Movie recording.

Read the Sony SLT-A77 Review @ CameraLabs.

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Here is this week’s (April 14-20, 2012) digital camera review roundup:

• ePHOTOzine recommends the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS [QuickPrice Check] as “a very capable travel zoom with a compact and stylish body.“
• PhotographyBLOG highly recommends the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS [QuickPrice Check] concluding that “anyone looking for a pocket camera that can shoot high quality stills and video both near and far should seriously consider the exciting new Canon PowerShot SX260 HS.“
• NeoCamera reviews the Nikon COOLPIX P510 [QuickPrice Check] and finds it “highly suitable for amateur travel photography and for general use as an outdoor camera.“
• TechRadar reviews the Nikon D800 [QuickPrice Check] and concludes that it “is an especially good choice for those who shoot in normal or daylight conditions or at low sensitivities, [and] will be a big hit with landscape and studio photographers.“
• TechRadar highly recommends the Olympus OM-D E-M5 [QuickFact Sheet] as “a fantastic camera, which [...] has the potential to be a game-changer… There’s a lot to love about the OM-D, especially the great image quality and its retro appeal.“
• Imaging Resource absolutely recommends the Fujifilm X-Pro1 [QuickFact Sheet] concluding that “Fujifilm successfully [produced] a surprisingly excellent digital camera system that we recommend very highly to anyone who enjoys photography enough to try something new.“
• DigitalCameraInfo recommends the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 [QuickPrice Check] as a perfect step-up since it “has everything that casual photographers need. The image quality is excellent.“
• PhotographyBLOG highly recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [QuickPrice Check] concluding it “is therefore highly recommended for your first venture into the world of interchangeable lens cameras.“
• For more camera reviews, to get a second opinion, and just to read the best reviews on the Web, visit our Reviews Matrix.

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