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Comparison of Sony Alpha SLT-A65 and Sony Alpha SLT-A77 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha SLT-A77 ×
Sony Alpha SLT-A65 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha SLT-A77Sony Alpha SLT-A65
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA77A65
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)143132
Width (mm)8181
Height (mm)10498
Weight (g)1,363846
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony A77-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.324.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.953.95
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7874
Dxo color depth score (bit)2423.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.212.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)801717
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 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
  • 12-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.610
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :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 mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensSony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650)Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.133.06
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3025
Filter thread (mm)-55
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 1.4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 19 points (11 points cross type); Wide (auto, 19 points), Zone, Spot, LocalPhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
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 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)2,359,0002,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.091.09
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)16,00016,000
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-12800 with selectable limits), 50 (expanded), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000Auto (100-1600), 100-16000. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 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
  • 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)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV 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, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDRPortrait, 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
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
  • high-speed sync (with external flash)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1210
Flash range descriptionGN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionProprietary Hot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalHot shoe
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 (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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless or wired
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
  • 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)0.420.47
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.420.41
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)55
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.42-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.610
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)17-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.6-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)14-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.6-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.120.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.330.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF, Wide-area mode = 0.119sFull Autofocus, Wide Area AF = 0.130s
Startup time (s)0.82.8
Play -> record time (s)11.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.22
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)530-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)470510
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 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
  • 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
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDRSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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