Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A7 II	A77 II
Megapixels	24.3	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony A
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	50 - 51,200	50 - 51,200
AF Points	117	79
Cross-type AF Points	117 phase	15 cross-type
Continuous Mode	5fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	1,229,760 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x	1.09x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/30/24p)	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)	1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	52	26
RAW Buffer Size	28	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	1.7s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	480 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	21.13 oz (600g)	22.8 oz (647g)
Size	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2014

Sony A7 II Advantages:

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• AF Points – 117 vs 79

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 52 vs 26.

• Size – The Sony A7 II is noticeably smaller.

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Sony A77 II Advantages:

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Built-in Flash

• Battery Life – 480 shots vs 350 shots.

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