A review by ePhotozine on thec Sony Alpha A100 was completed where they write, ' Sony's first venture into the digital SLR marketplace may bear many hallmarks inherited from their acquisition of Minolta's photographic assets, but credit is due to Sony for the addition of an excellent 10.2 megapixel sensor that produces images of quality beyond those of the competition, at a tempting price point.

Other aspects of the camera are not so impressive. The D-Range optimiser doesn't seem to deliver the results that are promised, and the plastic build is disappointing when compared to some competing cameras. They have also made their mark with a seemingly simple modification of the Super SteadyShot system that should shake dust loose from the sensor each time the camera is switched off. Unfortunately this failed to perform as I'd hoped in testing.

The quality of images produced, coupled with the range of features packed into a compact SLR body certainly make Sony's début worth serious consideration.'