Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II
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Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A77
Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7R was introduced 3 months before the A77 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7R matches up vs the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony A77 II
A7R | A77 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A7R
A77 II | A7R | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7R and Sony A77 II
A7R | A77 II | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | May 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R has physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R compared to the A77 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and A77 II is 78 and 62 respectively.
Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and A77 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R will offer you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.
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Sony A7R vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-02-13 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 465 grams (1.03 lb) | 647 grams (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 95 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.6 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 2746 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 480 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,898 | $1,198 |