- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR/SLR hybrid
- Sensor: APS-C, 23.4 x 15.6mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: Translucent mirror, full HD movies, 7fps continuous shooting, articulating LCD
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: The cheaper of Sony's first two 'translucent mirror' D-SLRs, a design which allows fast 'phase-detection' autofocus even in live view and movie modes. The a33 is ideal for novices and enthusiasts.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR/SLR style hybrid
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm
- Resolution: 16.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: Translucent mirror, full HD movies, articulating LCD, in-built anti-shake, 10fps continuous shooting
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: The more expensive of Sony's first two Translucent Mirror SLRs. It has a higher-resolution sensor than the a33 and a higher continuous shooting speed, and is aimed at enthusiasts.
- Launched: June 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.5 x 15.7mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: In-built anti-shake
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Sony's current entry-level DSLR, and the smaller brother to the a390 (the a390 has a live view mechanism and a tilting LCD on the back). The a290 feels quite basic and cheaply made, but it's good for the money and effective.
- Launched: June 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.5 x 15.7mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: Quick AF Live View, articulating LCD
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Basic but effective digital SLR for beginners or those on a tight budget, incorporating Sony's unusual but fast Quick AF Live View mode, which offers a more responsive live view mode than other SLRs.
- Launched: May 2010
- Type: Compact style hybrid
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.4 x 15.6mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony e mount
- Key features: Full HD movies, articulating LCD, Sweep Panorama, 7fps continuous shooting
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: Super-compact hybrid camera with full HD movies, high-speed shooting and Sony's Sweep Panorama mode. The body is very small, but Sony's NEX lenses are not, so overall size benefits are limited.
- Launched: May 2010
- Type: Compact style hybrid
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.4 x 15.6mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony e mount
- Key features: Articulating LCD, Sweep Panoramas, 7fps continuous shooting
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: The cheaper of Sony's two compact hybrid cameras. It has a plastic body and shoots standard HD movies not full HD, but otherwise it's much the same. Good for novices, though some could find the graphical interface slow and simplistic.
- Launched: January 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.4 x 15.6mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: 7fps continuous shooting, in-built anti-shake, HDR mode
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Intermediate-level D-SLR that fits between the low-cost a290/390 and the a500/550, but in fact it beats the a500/550's specs with 7fps continuous shooting, a high-capacity battery and one of Sony's new14-megapixel CMOS sensors.
- Launched: August 2009
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: Full frame, 35.9 x 24mm
- Resolution: 24.6 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: None
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: The cheaper and newer of Sony's two full-frame digital SLRs. It has the same 24-megapixel full-frame sensor but a reduced maximum shooting speed of 3fps rather than 5fps.
- Launched: May 2009
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C, 223.6 x 15.8mm
- Resolution: 10.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a Mount
- Key features: Quick AF Live View mode
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: One of Sony's older beginner-level D-SLRs. It has Sony's Quick AF Live View mode, but only a 10-megapixel sensor. The plastic construction, basic kit lens and outdated sensor mean it hasn't worn well.
- Launched: September 2008
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor: Full frame, 35.9 x 24mm
- Resolution: 24.6 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a Mount
- Key features: In-built anti-shake
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Sony's first full-frame D-SLR, offering high resolution at a keen price. But apart from a cheaper a850 version, Sony's full-frame camera plans seem to have stalled.
