Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha SLT-A77 IIAlpha DSLR-A500
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A77
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A560
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/16-50 F2.8 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeSLTDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel12.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 25,600200 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4440 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, x 3008 x 16884272 x 2400, 3104 x 2072, 3104 x 1744, 2128 x 1416, 2188 x 1192
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots, low/high selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points799
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Lens MountSony ASony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyWhiteMagic TFT
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.53x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-2.5 - +1.0
      Shutter Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      fill
      rear sync
      slow sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Proprietary, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode. ("AEL w/ shutter"(Auto/On/Off) is supported) Available with AE lock button
      DXO Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      DxO Low Light ISO1013772
      DxO Color Depth24.421.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.411.6
      DxO Overall Score8264
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via RMT-DSLR2 (Optional) Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Dimensions143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19")137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")
      Weight (inc. batteries)647 g (1.43 lb / 22.82 oz)630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.65 x 6.85 x 6.25"
      Package Weight2.83 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNP-FM500H
      Battery Life480 shots520 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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