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Sony SLT-A77

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • quicker and more accurate autofocus
  • It is a very good all around camera

Cons

  • it takes time and effort to focus in dark
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Minolta gear was inferior

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 24 Mpx
  • 6000, 4000 px
  • Sony A
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sony SLT-A77 - Pros & Cons

Sony SLT-A77

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • quicker and more accurate autofocus
  • It is a very good all around camera
  • Sony better than any Pentax
  • performs well and is very sharp centrally
  • smaller
  • lighter and cheaper alternative
  • It worked well both in the brightest and darkest situations
  • Very good HD video on a budget in a highly capable well featured camera
  • light and have fun
  • a full-scale review and a superlative rating

Cons

  • it takes time and effort to focus in dark
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Minolta gear was inferior
  • Color temp/filter in WB menu
  • it refocuses on the background
  • just get too long-winded
  • lacks the peak sharpness levels and lower distortion
  • that can a bit disorienting at first
  • not full-frame
  • quibbles with the LCD and dense menu system
  • not about the size of the sensor

Sony SLT-A77 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
24 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6000 x 4000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony SLT-A77 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution6000 x 4000 px
Other resolutions
  • 6000x3376
  • 4240x2832
  • 4240x2400
  • 3008x2000
  • 3008x1688
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSony A
Digital zoom2.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusno
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points79
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)19
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Filter diameter2.44 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Movie
  • Scene
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/250s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connection
  • Hot shoe
  • PC terminal
External flashyes
Continuous drive12.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Night landscape
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)8.0 fps
Speed (RAW)8.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formatsAAC
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight22.82 oz
Width5.61 in
Height4.1 in
Depth3.19 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)530
Battery technologyLithium
Battery capacity1650.0 mAh
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Album organizationyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Languages support
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO minimum50
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRno
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.5 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2359000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.09 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)4 - 3
Separate info displayyes
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate25.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo HX
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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Connectivity
Mini Type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Microphone portyes
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

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Sony SLT-A77 Sony - Editorial Reviews (36)

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Sony SLT-A77 Sony a77 II Preview: Sony unveil new flagship APS-C SLT camera
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DXOMARK
Published: 01.05.2014
Sony a77 II Preview: Sony unveil new flagship APS-C SLT camera

Sony has launched a new translucent mirror option in their Alpha range of interchangeable lens cameras. Boasting a new autofocus system and greater ISO sensitivity, will the Sony a77 II become the king of APS-C cameras? We look back at its predecessor, the Sony a77, and consider recent Sony sensor scores, to help us decide. 

Sony SLT-A77 Best lenses for the Sony A77 II: 48 lens roundup
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DXOMARK
Published: 08.01.2016
Best lenses for the Sony A77 II: 48 lens roundup

The number of APS-C semi-professional cameras remains remarkably small, with the Sony A77 II being one of the most well-rounded models in both sensor performance and features. The body is only half the equation, of course, with lens choice being an equally important consideration, maybe even more so. We’ve analyzed the results of nearly 50 lenses altogether, comprising 20 different primes and 28 zooms, including wide-angle, standard, and telephoto models.

Sony SLT-A77 Sony Alpha SLT-A77 - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 20.04.2012
Sony Alpha SLT-A77 - Cameralabs

IntroQualitySamplesVerdictIntro The Sony Alpha SLT-A77 is Sony’s flagship SLT camera. Announced in August 2011 alongside the simpler A65 it features a 24.3 Megapixel APS-C sensor, 12fps continuous shooting with AF, full 1080p HD video at 50 or 60 frames per second and a 2.4 million pixel ultra high resolution OLED electronic viewfinder. Like all SLT…

Sony SLT-A77 Sony Alpha A77 II Digital Camera Review
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Published: 15.08.2014
Sony Alpha A77 II Digital Camera Review

Sony's flagship APS-C camera combines rough-and-ready durability with class-leading performance.

Sony SLT-A77 Sony Alpha A77 II
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 11.06.2014
Sony Alpha A77 II
4.5

The long awaited sequel to 2011's A77, the A77 II is a solid improvements all round, including superb AF.

Sony SLT-A77 Sony SLT Alpha 77 II sensor review: New leader in the ‘semi-pro’ category?
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DXOMARK
Published: 27.05.2014
Sony SLT Alpha 77 II sensor review: New leader in the ‘semi-pro’ category?

With the 2014 World Cup in Brazil approaching, this is the time manufacturers with serious interests in professional sports start revealing new cameras and lenses to selected press agencies. Both Canon and Nikon are rumored to be fielding prototype professional-level APS-C bodies during the tournament for testing. However, rival Sony appears to have stolen a march by introducing the SLT Alpha 77 II ahead of the games.

Sony SLT-A77 Sony SLT-A77 II Review
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DPReview
Published: 22.04.2015
Sony SLT-A77 II Review
4.0

The Sony SLT-A77 II is - as the name implies - an overhaul of the original A77, from from 2011. The A77 Mark II features a new autofocus sensor, and it's much more than a refreshed version of an existing design. Instead the A77 II is built around the AF module with the most focus points of any camera on the market (79), covering an extremely wide area of the frame. It's also rated to work in lighting as low as -2EV. That doesn't necessarily make it quite as sophisticated at pro-grade DSLRs, since they have more cross and diagonal sensor elements, but it looks very impressive for a camera in this part of the market.

Sony SLT-A77 Sony SLT-A77 In-depth Review
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DPReview
Published: 25.10.2011
Sony SLT-A77 In-depth Review
4.1

After a four-year wait, Sony has returned to the enthusiast/semi-pro end of the DSLR market. Having made little impact in that market with the A700 that very closely resembled the conventional DSLRs made by Canon and Nikon, Sony has spent the intervening time developing something a bit different. The A77 builds on the company's 'translucent mirror' technology, and uses an electronic rather than optical viewfinder. The final result is a product that may look traditional, but is able to promise the unconventional.

Sony SLT-A77 Sony Alpha A77 review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.11.2011
Sony Alpha A77 review
4.0

24Mp and a groundbreaking viewfinder, bring it on!

Sony SLT-A77 Enthusiast DSLR camera roundup (2014)
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DPReview
Published: 16.12.2014
Enthusiast DSLR camera roundup (2014)

As a keen, enthusiast photographer, what camera should I buy?

Sony SLT-A77 2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $800-$1200
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DPReview
Published: 17.11.2015
2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $800-$1200

In late 2015, many (if not most) consumers are likely to shop based on price and capability, rather than according to whether a certain model contains a mirror or not. In this category, you'll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that are highly capable under a variety of shooting situations, offer built-in high-spec viewfinders - either optical and electronic - and a bevy of external controls. Read more

Sony SLT-A77 Sony A77 II review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 14.10.2014
Sony A77 II review
4.0

Fast and feature-packed, the Sony A77 II delivers for image quality too

Sony SLT-A77 Sony ILCA-77 Mark II
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Photo Review
Published: 29.07.2014
Sony ILCA-77 Mark II
4.4

An upgrade to Sony's flagship A-mount camera with a new 79-point AF module and autofocusing system, updated sensor and image processor plus integrated Wi-Fi and NFC.

Sony SLT-A77 Sony a77II review: the best of both forms
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Brisbane Times
Published: 29.08.2014
Sony a77II review: the best of both forms

It may be argued that a DSLR and a compact system camera (CSC) are not comparable, but these two Sony cameras are natural competitors.

Sony SLT-A77 Sony A77 M2 DSLR Review: Fast Shooter Great for Low Light
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Tom's Guide
Published: 16.10.2014
Sony A77 M2 DSLR Review: Fast Shooter Great for Low Light
4.0

Sony's Alpha 77 Mark 2 DSLR is a solid, fast-shooting camera that can do it all, but it especially shines in low-light settings.

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