Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II [S]ave

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Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCA-A77 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA77 IIRX1R II
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilca-77m2
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Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)143113
Width (mm)8172
Height (mm)10465
Weight (g)1,351507
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A77Sony RX1
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony Exmor R (BSI)
Effective megapixels (MP)24.342.4
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)366.6861.6
Sensor width (mm)23.535.9
Sensor height (mm)15.624
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.924.51
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedOptional
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score-97
Dxo color depth score (bit)-25.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-13.9
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-3,204
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3440 x 3440(11.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3536 x 2656(9.4 mp 4:3)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5296 x 5296(28.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 7072 x 5304(37.5 mp 4:3)
  • 7952 x 4472(35.6 mp 16:9)
  • 7952 x 5304(42.2 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (uncompressed and compressed arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.55
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LCXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)-
LensSony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650)Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0035.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.0035.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.131
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.05 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Macro focus range (cm)-20 - 35
Filter thread (mm)-49
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 6.2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensorFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection/contrast-detection): Wide (399 points for PDAF, 25 points for CDAF), Center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter0.39-type, 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 18.4mm eyepoint (CIPA), -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.090.74
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,229,7601,228,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)13-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto; 100-25600; 50/64/80 extended; Auto/100-51200 in Mutli-frame NRISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50-102400), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • color temp. 2500 to 9900k
  • custom 1/2/3
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night PortraitScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync (with external flash)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionGN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoe, Sync terminalMulti Interface Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (uncompressed and compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless
  • wired or via wi-fi
  • threaded cable release
  • via usb or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • dc input
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • wired remote terminal
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi micro usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.360.64
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.370.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.55
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2624
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)125
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2823
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)125
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2422
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.090.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.02
Startup time (s)0.81.5
Play -> record time (s)0.91
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)480220
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)410200
Battery life, video (minutes)-30
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • capture one express (for sony)
  • free downloads of image data converter (win only)
  • playmemories home
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 79-point phase detection AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, BIONZ X processor, 12fps burst mode with continuous AF-



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