Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Alpha SLT-A77

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Alpha SLT-A77 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII ×
Sony Alpha SLT-A77 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIISony Alpha SLT-A77
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberRX100 VIIA77
Alternate model number(s)
  • dsc-rx100m7
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Camera formatCompactSLR
Release year (year)20192011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102143
Width (mm)4381
Height (mm)58104
Weight (g)3021,363
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony RX100 VI-
Successor-Sony A77
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSSony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.124.3
Sensor format1 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)116.16369.72
Sensor width (mm)13.223.7
Sensor height (mm)8.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.413.95
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.71.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score-78
Dxo color depth score (bit)-24
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-13.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-801
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2544 x 2544(6.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 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)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2011.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1244x420
  • 1292x436
  • 1824x1026
  • 1824x616
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 912x308
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)1,00060
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0 compatibleAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensZeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 15 elements in 12 groups, including 4 AA (advanced aspherical) and 2 ED elementsSony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 200.0024.00 - 75.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.00 - 72.0016.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)83.13
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.05 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)830
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection/Contrast Detection with 357 PDAF points, 425 CDAF areas; Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L)Phase Detection: 19 points (11 points cross type); Wide (auto, 19 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
1↑ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typePop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/19EVF 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)2,359,2962,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.590.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.221.09
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1313
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80016,000
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NRAuto (100-12800 with selectable limits), 50 (expanded), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater auto
  • auto wb
  • awb micro adjustment
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion BlurScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • 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 descriptionAuto ISO: Approx. 0.4m to 5.9m (1.31 ft. to 19.35 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0 m to 3.1m (3.28 ft. to 10.17 ft.) (T)GN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Proprietary Hot Shoe, PC 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
  • raw (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
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • via wi-fi
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
  • dc input
  • external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.40.42
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.42
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-5
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.510.42
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2011.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)16917
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)2011.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7714
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)2011.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7713
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.120.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.030.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.170.33
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.05
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF, Wide-area mode = 0.119s
Startup time (s)1.80.8
Play -> record time (s)1.61
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.63.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260530
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)240470
Battery life, video (minutes)40-
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
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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