Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched November 2014
- Replaced the Sony A7
- New Model is Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Older Model is Sony A77

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Sony A7 II versus Sony A77 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the A7 II (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

The A7 II was manufactured 7 months later than the A77 II and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A7 II matches up against the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 II & Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 II Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony A77 II
A7 II | A77 II | |||
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Introduced | November 2014 | ![]() | May 2014 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1229k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A7 II
A77 II | A7 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony A77 II
A7 II | A77 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 II has outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Sony A7 II versus Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7 II and the A77 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and A77 II is 69 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 II and A77 II.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A7 II comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent A7 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-11-20 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 599g (1.32 lbs) | 647g (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 90 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 2449 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 480 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,456 | $1,198 |