Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Introduced May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NEX-7 was manufactured 3 years before the A77 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NEX-7 grades vs the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony A77 II
NEX-7 | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony NEX-7
A77 II | NEX-7 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | December 2011 | More modern by 29 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony A77 II
NEX-7 | A77 II | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-7 and the A77 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and A77 II is 84 and 62 respectively.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-7 and A77 II.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged NEX-7 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-12-13 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 400g (0.88 lbs) | 647g (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 81 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1016 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 430 shots | 480 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $699 | $1,198 |