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Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65
Sony SLT-A55 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A57
Sony A77 II
(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
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A55 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A55 was released 4 years before the A77 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A55 grades vs the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony A77 II

 A55 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A55

 A77 II A55 
LaunchedMay 2014August 2010Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony A55 and Sony A77 II

 A55 A77 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A55 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A55 against the A77 II.

Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A55 and A77 II is 67 and 62 respectively.

Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A55 and A77 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A77 II to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A55 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A55 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A55 Sports photography info
Sony A77 II Sports photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (380 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A55
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
64
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A55
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery life (480 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A55 Vlogging features
Sony A77 II Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
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Sony A55 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A55 and Sony A77 II
 Sony SLT-A55Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A55 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-08-24 2014-05-21
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 79
Cross type focus points 3 15
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,150k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 647 gr (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.4
DXO Low light rating 816 1013
Other
Battery life 380 shots 480 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $800 $1,198