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Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(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
Sony A77 II
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony A77 II

 A7 II A77 II 
IntroducedNovember 2014May 2014Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution1230k1229kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A7 II

 A77 II A7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony A77 II

 A7 II A77 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 II Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II Street photography info
Sony A77 II Street photography info
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II Sports photography information
Sony A77 II Sports photography information
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
not so great battery (350 shots)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography features
Sony A77 II Travel photography features
62
environment sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography details
Sony A77 II Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery (350 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery (480 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging details
Sony A77 II Vlogging details
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony A77 II
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony SLT-A77 II
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