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

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II ×
Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Alpha ILCA-A77 II
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberRX1R IIA77 II
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilca-77m2
Camera formatMid-SizedSLR
Release year (year)20152014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113143
Width (mm)7281
Height (mm)65104
Weight (g)5071,351
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony RX1Sony A77
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R (BSI)Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)42.424.3
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)861.6366.6
Sensor width (mm)35.923.5
Sensor height (mm)2415.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.513.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterOptionalFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score97-
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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (uncompressed and compressed arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)511.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
1↑Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensCarl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture bladesSony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.0024.00 - 75.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)35.0016.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)13.13
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.500.05 - 0.36
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
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 6.2
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection/contrast-detection): Wide (399 points for PDAF, 25 points for CDAF), CenterPhase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensor
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39-type, 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 18.4mm eyepoint (CIPA), -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopterEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.741.09
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,229,760
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 settingsISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50-102400), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits)Auto; 100-25600; 50/64/80 extended; Auto/100-51200 in Mutli-frame NR
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • 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
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 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, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion BlurScene Modes: Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • wireless (with optional compliant flash)
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync (with external flash)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
Flash range description-GN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot ShoeMulti Interface Hot shoe, Sync terminal
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
  • 14-bit raw (uncompressed and compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (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
  • threaded cable release
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • optional wireless
  • wired or via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi micro usb
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • dc input
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • wired remote terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.640.36
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.620.37
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)511.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2426
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)512
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2328
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)512
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2224
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.09
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.21
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.05
Startup time (s)1.50.8
Play -> record time (s)10.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220480
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)200410
Battery life, video (minutes)30-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 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
  • capture one express (for sony)
  • free downloads of image data converter (win only)
  • playmemories home
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-New 79-point phase detection AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, BIONZ X processor, 12fps burst mode with continuous AF



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