Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Philip Ryan

Reviewed on: 24 July 2006

Tags: Sony, Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, updated, prints, noise

We like:

10.2 megapixels; in-camera image stabilisation; eye-start autofocus

We don't like:

ISO tops out at ISO 1,600; auto white balance is warm with tungsten light

CNET UK judgement:

Sony's Alpha DSLR-A100 deserves consideration whether you're looking for an alternative to Canon and Nikon, you already own a selection of Dynax AF lenses, or you're looking for your first digital SLR

Full review:

Like a mythical bird rising from the ashes of Konica Minolta, Sony's first digital SLR, named the Alpha DSLR-A100, marks the company's entry into the top division of digital still imaging. With a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, a bevy of convenience features, an updated version of Konica Minolta's CCD-shift image stabilisation, and a design that improves slightly on the Dynax 5D, Sony has delivered a worthy competitor in the sub-£800 dSLR market. Continue Reading...