Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II

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    Highlights

    • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 50 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 79 Focus Points (79 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II was announced in 2014 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) SLT camera with 24.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 50 to 25,600. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a built-in Sensor Shift in body image stabilization.

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Alpha SLT series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Alpha SLT series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A99 II
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    		September
    2016    		 42.4 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A68
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    		November
    2015    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 2.7"
    461k dot
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    2014    		 24.3 MP
    APS-C    		 50 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A58
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    		November
    2013    		 20.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 16,000 Tilting 2.7"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A99
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    		December
    2012    		 24.3 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A57
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    		September
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 16,000 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A37
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    		May
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 2.6"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A65
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    		November
    2011    		 24.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A77
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    		October
    2011    		 24.3 MP
    APS-C    		 50 - 16,000 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A35
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    		September
    2011    		 16.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A33
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    		August
    2010    		 14.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony SLT-A55
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    		August
    2010    		 16.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Alpha SLT-A99 II vs Alpha SLT-A68 vs Alpha SLT-A77 II vs Alpha SLT-A58 vs Alpha SLT-A99 vs Alpha SLT-A57.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   50 Lowest Native ISO
    •   79 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 480 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 82
    •   Weight - 647 g (1.43 lb / 22.82 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II to its predecessor Alpha SLT-A77 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II vs Sony Alpha SLT-A77
    Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 16,000
    More Powerful Processor BIONZ X vs BIONZ
    More Focus Points 79 vs 19
    More Cross-type Focus Points 15 vs 11
    Center Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 921k dot
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1013 vs 801
    Higher DxO Color Depth 24.4 vs 24.0
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.4 vs 13.2
    Higher DxO Overall Score 82 vs 78
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi is possible
    Lighter 647 g (1.43 lb / 22.82 oz) vs 732 g (1.61 lb / 25.82 oz)
    Longer Battery Life 480 shots vs 470 shots
    DOWNGRADES Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II vs Sony Alpha SLT-A77
    Built-in GPS vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II vs Alpha SLT-A77.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated screen

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,229k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.09x (0.73x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 25,600.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.6 mm366.6 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4440 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, x 3008 x 1688 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II has Sony A lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II.

    Sony SLT-A68
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony SLT-A37
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    APS-C

    16.1 MP

    Sony SLT-A57
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    APS-C

    16.1 MP

    Sony SLT-A55
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Sony SLT-A99
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    Full Frame

    24.3 MP

    Sony SLT-A65
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    APS-C

    24.3 MP

    Sony SLT-A35
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Sony SLT-A99 II
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    Full Frame

    42.4 MP

    Sony SLT-A33
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    APS-C

    14.2 MP

    Sony SLT-A58
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    APS-C

    20.1 MP

    Sony SLT-A77
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    APS-C

    24.3 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II comes with NP-FM500H battery pack with battery life of 480 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II's shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II has 79 (15 cross-type) focusing points and from -2 to +18 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from -2 to +17 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal or Proprietary or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II has dimensions of 143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19"). It weighs 647 g (1.43 lb / 22.82 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    143 mm (5.63")

    104 mm (4.09")

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    104 mm (4.09")

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    81 mm (3.19")

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    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II dimensions

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   79 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 480 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   79 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 480 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   79 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   79 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 647 g (1.43 lb / 22.82 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 647 g (1.43 lb / 22.82 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 480 shots

    Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II and give score of 76 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    76

    Sensor

    GOOD
    72

    We give Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II a score of 72 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
    •   50 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 82

    Photo

    GOOD
    79

    We give Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II a score of 79 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    POOR
    52

    We give Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II a score of 52 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    GOOD
    83

    We give Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II a score of 83 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
    •   79 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    79

    We give Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II a score of 79 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    88

    We give Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II a score of 88 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II a score of 68 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 647 g (1.43 lb / 22.82 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 480 shots


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