Sony was a latecomer to digital SLRs. But dont let that fool you into thinking they dont have game. About six years ago they bought all of Konica-Minoltas digital SLR patents and a few months later they released their digital SLR, the Sony Alpha A100.
There was a lot of skepticism about Sonys ability to make a competitive digital SLR. But the A100 showed the doubters that Sony was serious and capable.
Sony has since proved their commitment to the digital SLR market after their last round of announcements (August 2011) theyve arguably become the most innovative DSLR manufacturer.