Sony Alpha SLT-A77 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 was introduced in October 2011 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 was introduced in December 2007. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 50 - 16,000 Native ISO
      • 19 Focus Points (19 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k 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 GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Highlights

      • 10.24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A77
      4. Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      •   Video Capture
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.24 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78
      •   Weight - 732 g (1.61 lb / 25.82 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      •   Weight - 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)

      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony SLT-A77
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A77 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A700.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixel vs 10.24 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 50 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 16,000 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4272 x 2848
      More Focus Points 19 vs 11
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 920k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 95%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.73x vs 0.60x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 801 vs 581
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.0 vs 22.3
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.2 vs 11.9
      Higher DxO Overall Score 78 vs 66
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Lighter 732 g (1.61 lb / 25.82 oz) vs 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)

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

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A99
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A37
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A68
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A58
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      APS-C

      20.1 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-A55
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A77 II
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T4i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      Sony DSLR-A700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 over Sony Alpha SLT-A77.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Alpha DSLR-A700.

      Sony DSLR-A390
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A230
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A580
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A300
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A850
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
        Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C
        Environmental Sealing
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
        Timelapse Recording
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Alpha SLT-A77 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has a Fixed screen

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      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Sony Alpha SLT-A77 has 100% coverage with 1.10x (0.73x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has 95% coverage with 0.90x (0.60x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 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 - 16,000 and expands to 50 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 features a 10.24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 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

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 can take pictures up to 4272 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3104 x 2064, 2128 x 1424 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Sony A lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 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 cameras have a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when cameras are paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha SLT-A77 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 come with NP-FM500H battery pack with battery life of 470 shots on Sony Alpha SLT-A77.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has two card slots - one for Compact Flash (Type I/II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo and one for .

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A77, and up to 1/8000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. Sony Alpha SLT-A77 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection to Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and via Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes) to Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 body has dimensions of 143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19") and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 body has dimensions of 142 x 105 x 80 mm (5.59 x 4.13 x 3.15"). Sony Alpha SLT-A77 weighs 732 g (1.61 lb / 25.82 oz) and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 weighs 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz).

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      143 mm

      104 mm

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      105 mm

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      81 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      77
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      GOOD
      71
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      GOOD
      82
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 732 g (1.61 lb / 25.82 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 732 g (1.61 lb / 25.82 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and give them scores of 72 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      OVERALL
      72
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      GOOD
      75
      •   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
      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      GOOD
      72
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   11 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      GOOD
      78
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      GOOD
      81
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A77

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 732 g (1.61 lb / 25.82 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)
      •   2 Storage Slots


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