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Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II and Sony Alpha ILCA-A99 II [S]ave

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Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II
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General
ModelSony Alpha ILCA-A77 IISony Alpha ILCA-A99 II
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA77 IIA99 II
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilca-77m2
  • ilca-99m2
Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
1Length (mm)143143
Width (mm)8176
Height (mm)104104
Weight (g)1,351849
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A77Sony A99
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
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 filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score-92
Dxo color depth score (bit)-25.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-13.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-2,317
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)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 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
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.510.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
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)Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensSony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650)-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3.13-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensorTTL Phase-detection AF: Dedicated CCD line sensors: 79 points (15 cross-type points, F2.8- sensitive at the center point)
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 diopterEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.090.78
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)1324
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 NRAUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 25600, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400
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
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 57-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 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 Multi-segment, 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 Portrait3 Memory Recalls; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step),
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 flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionGN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
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, PC-Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • 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
  • raw (14-bit 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
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless
  • wired or via wi-fi
  • infrared or via wi-fi
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • dc input
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • wired remote terminal
  • dc input terminal
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi (can output up to 4k/30p 8-bit 4:2:2)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.360.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.370.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.510.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2661
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1211.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2825
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1210.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2424
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.090.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.05
Startup time (s)0.81.2
Play -> record time (s)0.91
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)480490
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)410390
Battery life, video (minutes)-135
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H 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 download
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
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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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