Sony Alpha A77 Mark II

Sony Alpha A77 Mark II
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24.3MP |
6000 x 4000 pixels |
1920 x 1080 (Full |
51,200
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1s
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Minimum Aperture |
647g |
Built-in Flash |
4x
Digital Zoom |
SLR |
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Memory Stick Pro |
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HDMI |
Wi-Fi |
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Average Review Score
4.7 stars (9 reviews)
89% of Customers Would Recommend
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Features
Key Reasons For and Against6000 x 4000 pixels image resolution
Higher than average megapixels
Wide range of optical zooms depending on lens used
Higher than average maximum ISO sensitivity
Wide range of minimum aperture numbers depending on lens used
Optical image stabilisation may be available with some lenses
Very short camera shutter speed
Has a built-in flash
Has an anti-dust function
Supports Near Field Communication (NFC)
Wide range of closest focusing distances depending on lens used
6000 x 4000 still image resolution
Features noise reduction
Wide range of maximum aperture numbers depending on lens used
Supports live view
Supports dioptic correction
Has a self-timer
Features contrast adjustment
Wide range of maximum focal lengths (35mm film equiv) depending on lens used
Features multi-shot function
Has a tripod mount
Has an HDMI
Wide range of aspherical lenses depending on lens used
Supports Wi-Fi
Features brightness adjustment
Has a shoe mounting point
Wide range of minimum focal lengths (35mm film equiv) depending on lens used
Has a microphone in
Higher than average display resolution
Features saturation adjustment
480 battery life
Has a vari-angle LCD display
Supports Full HD video
Features flash exposure compensation
Has a built-in speaker
Has an auto Exposure (AE) lock
Has an Auto Focus (AF) lock
Average display diagonal
Average digital zoom
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Only 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels video resolution
Heavier than average
Only 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels video resolution
What the Reviews SaySome people thought it was robust
Three people thought this digital camera had a good lens
Some people thought it had a good screen or viewfinder
Three people thought it took good pictures
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6000 X 4000 Pixels Image Resolution
The Alpha A77 II has a maximum image resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels. That's 51% higher resolution than a 4608 x 3456 pixels digital camera, which is the most frequently found resolution. Across all cameras the best resolution is 8256 x 6192 pixels and the worst is 640 x 480 pixels.
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Higher Than Average Megapixels
The megapixels of the Alpha A77 Mark II of 24.3MP is in the highest 5% of all cameras when ordered by this feature. The average megapixels of all digital cameras is 15MP, with the lowest being 0.3MP and the highest being 80MP.
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Wide Range of Optical Zooms Depending On Lens Used
This camera has interchangeable lenses so the optical zoom depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of optical zooms are possible with this camera.
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Only 1920 X 1080 (Full HD) Pixels Video Resolution
This camera has a maximum video resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, which is typical of many cameras. A video resolution of 1920 x 1080 is known as Full HD.
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Higher Than Average Maximum ISO Sensitivity
The ISO sensitivities (max) of digital cameras range from 200 to 820,000, and the average maximum ISO sensitivity is 15,000. The maximum ISO sensitivity of the Alpha A77 Mark II of 51,200 is higher than 97% of all digital cameras when sorted by this feature.
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Wide Range of Minimum Aperture Numbers Depending On Lens Used
This camera has interchangeable lenses so the minimum aperture number depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of minimum aperture numbers are possible with this camera.
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Optical Image Stabilisation May Be Available With Some Lenses
This Sony digital camera has interchangeable lenses so whether this camera has an image stabiliser depends on the lens being used.
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Very Short Camera Shutter Speed
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II's camera shutter speed of only 0.000125s is shorter than average when compared to most other digital cameras. It is shorter than 86% of all cameras when ranked by this feature. Digital cameras have camera shutter speeds of between 0.000016s and 4s, and the average camera shutter speed is 0.01s.
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Has a Built-in Flash
![]() The Alpha A77 Mark II has a built-in flash, as do 70% of digital cameras.
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Heavier Than Average
The weight of the Alpha A77 Mark II of 647g is in the heaviest 8% of all digital cameras when ranked by this feature. The weights of digital cameras range from 50g to 2.7kg, and the average weight is 300g.
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Has an Anti-Dust Function
The Alpha A77 Mark II has an anti-dust function. 92% of digital cameras do not have an anti-dust function.
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Supports Near Field Communication (NFC)
The Alpha A77 Mark II supports Near Field Communication (NFC). 90% of digital cameras do not support Near Field Communication (NFC).
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Wide Range of Closest Focusing Distances Depending On Lens Used
This camera has interchangeable lenses so the closest focusing distance depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of closest focusing distances are possible with this camera.
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6000 X 4000 Still Image Resolution
The highest still image resolution supported by the Alpha A77 Mark II is 6000 x 4000. That's 71% higher resolution than the most common resolution of 4320 x 3240. In addition, this digital camera supports a still image resolution of 6000x4000, 4240x2832, 3008x2000 plus 7 more values. The resolution of all cameras ranges from 4592x3064 (worst) to 6016 x 4016 (best).
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Features Noise Reduction
The Alpha A77 Mark II features noise reduction. 93% of digital cameras do not feature noise reduction.
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Wide Range of Maximum Aperture Numbers Depending On Lens Used
This camera has interchangeable lenses so the maximum aperture number depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of maximum aperture numbers are possible with this camera.
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Only 1920 X 1080 (Full HD) Pixels Video Resolution
A video resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels is equivalent to Full HD video. You will require a Full HD TV or better to appreciate this level of detail.
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Supports Live View
The Alpha A77 Mark II supports live view. 86% of digital cameras do not support live view.
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Supports Dioptic Correction
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II supports dioptic correction, which is unusual. 92% of cameras do not support dioptic correction.
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Has a Self-Timer
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II has a self-timer, which is unusual. 84% of cameras do not have a self-timer.
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Features Contrast Adjustment
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II features contrast adjustment, unlike 82% of digital cameras which do not feature contrast adjustment.
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Wide Range of Maximum Focal Lengths (35mm Film Equiv) Depending On Lens Used
This digital camera has interchangeable lenses so the maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of maximum focal lengths (35mm film equiv) are possible with this camera.
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Features Multi-Shot Function
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II features multi-shot function, unlike 92% of digital cameras which do not feature multi-shot function.
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Has a Tripod Mount
The Alpha A77 Mark II has a tripod mount, unlike 77% of digital cameras which do not have a tripod mount.
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Has an HDMI
The Alpha A77 Mark II has an HDMI, unlike 63% of digital cameras which do not have an HDMI.
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Wide Range of Aspherical Lenses Depending On Lens Used
This digital camera has interchangeable lenses so the aspherical lens depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of aspherical lenses are possible with this camera.
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Supports Wi-Fi
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Features Brightness Adjustment
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II features brightness adjustment, which is unusual. 82% of cameras do not feature brightness adjustment.
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Has a Shoe Mounting Point
The Alpha A77 Mark II has a shoe mounting point, unlike 91% of digital cameras which do not have a shoe mounting point.
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Wide Range of Minimum Focal Lengths (35mm Film Equiv) Depending On Lens Used
This camera has interchangeable lenses so the minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of minimum focal lengths (35mm film equiv) are possible with this camera.
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Has a Microphone in
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II has a microphone in, unlike 90% of digital cameras which do not have a microphone in.
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Higher Than Average Display Resolution
The Alpha A77 Mark II's display resolution of 2,360,000 pixels is higher than 99% of all digital cameras when ordered by this feature. The lowest display resolution of digital cameras is 23,000 pixels, the highest is 6,300,000 pixels, and the average display resolution is 570,000 pixels.
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Features Saturation Adjustment
The Alpha A77 Mark II features saturation adjustment, unlike 87% of cameras which do not feature saturation adjustment.
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480 Battery Life
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II is a digital camera that takes 480 shots battery life.
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Has a Vari-Angle LCD Display
The Alpha A77 Mark II has a vari-angle LCD display, which is unusual. 86% of digital cameras do not have a vari-angle LCD display.
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Supports Full HD Video
![]() The Alpha A77 Mark II supports Full HD video. 82% of digital cameras do not support Full HD video.
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Features Flash Exposure Compensation
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II features flash exposure compensation. 83% of digital cameras do not feature flash exposure compensation.
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Average Display Diagonal
![]() The display diagonal of the Sony Alpha A77 Mark II of 3" is relatively typical compared to most other digital cameras. It is in the largest 43% of all digital cameras when ranked by this feature.
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Has a Built-in Speaker
The Alpha A77 Mark II has a built-in speaker, unlike 92% of digital cameras which do not have a built-in speaker.
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Average Digital Zoom
The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II's digital zoom of 4x is relatively standard compared to most other digital cameras. It is in the biggest 36% of all digital cameras when ordered by this feature.
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Has an Auto Exposure (AE) Lock
The Alpha A77 Mark II has an auto Exposure (AE) lock, unlike 73% of digital cameras which do not have an auto Exposure (AE) lock.
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Has an Auto Focus (AF) Lock
The Alpha A77 Mark II has an Auto Focus (AF) lock. 71% of digital cameras do not have an Auto Focus (AF) lock.
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Popularity
PopularityThe Sony Alpha A77 Mark II has been listed on Kagoo since January 2017 and is currently ranked number 326 out of 491 digital cameras.
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Sony Alpha A77 Mark II Release DateApril 2014
Newer Digital Cameras Worth ConsideringWhen Are Most New Sony Cameras Released?The most common period for new Sony cameras to be released in is between June and August. How Fast Do Sony Camera Prices Drop After Release?In the first 6 months after release, Sony cameras drop in price by 1% on average. |
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Sony Alpha A77 Mark II Specification
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Weight | 647g |
Camera Type | SLR |
Megapixels | 24.3MP |
Picture Quality | |
Still Image Resolution | 12416 x 1856 |
Maximum Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Image Formats Supported | RAW, EXIF, JPG |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 23.5 X 15.6 |
Total Megapixels | 24.7MP |
Sensor Format | Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C) |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 16:9, 3:2 |
Design | |
Energy Star Certified | No |
Colour | Black |
Lens System | |
Digital Zoom | 4x |
Minimum Aperture Number | Depends on lens |
Maximum Aperture Number | Depends on lens |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | Depends on lens |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | Depends on lens |
Aspherical Lens | Depends on lens |
Extra/Smart Zoom | Depends on lens |
Lens Mount Interface | Sony A |
Diaphragm Blade | Depends on lens |
Filter Size | Depends on lens |
Focusing | |
Closest Focusing Distance | Depends on lens |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 79 |
Focus | TTL |
Light Exposure | |
ISO Sensitivity | 51,200, 25,600, 12,800, 100, 50 |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
Maximum ISO Sensitivity | 51,200 |
Minimum ISO Sensitivity | 50 |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
Light Exposure Correction | ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30s |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
Flash | |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes |
Shoe Mounting Point | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Hi-speed sync, Manual, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
Flash Guide Number | 12meters |
Flash Exposure Correction | ±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
Video | |
Full HD Video | Yes |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1440 x 1080 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels |
Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, MP4, MPEG4 |
Analog Signal Format System | NTSC |
HD Type | Full HD |
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Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Built-in Speaker | Yes |
Voice Recording | Yes |
Noise Reduction | Yes |
Audio System | Mono |
Audio Formats Supported | LC-AAC, AC3, MP4, AAC |
Memory | |
Compatible Memory Card | Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick XC, SD / SDHC / SDXC / SDIO |
Display | |
Display Diagonal | 3" |
Vari-Angle LCD Display | Yes |
Field of View | 100% |
Touchscreen | No |
Display Resolution | 2,359,296 Pixels |
Second Display | No |
Display | LCD |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.5" |
Magnification | Depends on lens |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,000 Pixels |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI | Yes |
Microphone in | Yes |
USB Version | 2 |
DC-in Jack | Yes |
HDMI Connector Type | Micro |
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Image Processor | BIONZ X |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade |
Shooting Modes | Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority |
Photo Effects | Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid |
Self-Timer Delay | 2,10 |
Multi-Shot Function | Yes |
Histogram | Yes |
Dioptic Correction | Yes |
Anti-Dust Function | Yes |
Camera File System | DCF 2, Exif 2.3, MPF, RAW |
Live View | Yes |
Tripod Mount | Yes |
Saturation Adjustment | Yes |
Contrast Adjustment | Yes |
Brightness Adjustment | Yes |
Built-in Processor | BIONZ X |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | -4 - 3 |
Scene Modes | Landscape (scenery), Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Twilight |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Height | 104.2mm |
Depth | 80.9mm |
Width | 142.6mm |
Lens Weight | Depends on lens |
Lens Length | Depends on lens |
Lens Diameter | Depends on lens |
Weight (Including Battery) | 726g |
Battery | |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Battery Technology | Lithium |
Battery Supported | 1 |
Battery Type | NP-FM500H |
Battery Capacity | 1,650mAh |
Battery Life | 480 Shots |
Battery Voltage | 7.2V |
System Requirements | |
Operating Systems Supported (Windows) | Yes |
Packaging Content | |
Bundled Software | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) V5.2, Image Data Converter SR V3.2, Image Data Lightbox SR V2.2 |
Cables Included | USB, Micro-USB |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Battery Charger Included | Yes |
Networking | |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
Data Network | Not supported |
Other Features | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
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Self-Timer | Yes |
Product Identifiers
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