Sony SLT
A65
 vs
Sony SLT
A77

Sony SLT-A77

64

  
Sony SLT-A65

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Winner

Sony SLT A77

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT A77

Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.72x
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
True resolution
 High true resolution
24 MP
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
12 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 
Runner-up

Sony SLT A65

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT A65

Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.71x
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
True resolution
 High true resolution
24 MP
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony SLT A65
Startup delay Less startup delay 2800 ms vs 3100 ms
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 Around 10% less delay when turning on
Size Smaller 132x97x81 mm vs 143x104x81 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 622 g vs 732 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $586.99 vs $998.00
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 The best price we've seen is $411 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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Advantages of the Sony SLT A77
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Overall image quality Better image quality 78.0 vs 74.0
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 Around 10% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.2 EV vs 12.6 EV
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 0.6 f-stops more dynamic range
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 12 fps vs 10 fps
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 20% faster continuous shooting
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 11 vs 3
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 801 ISO vs 717 ISO
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 The SLT A77 has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Color depth Better color depth 24 bits vs 23.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.6 more bits of color
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Focus points Slightly more focus points 19 vs 15
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 124 ms vs 138 ms
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 More than 10% less delay when taking photos
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent DSLRs, and ignoring price

Sony SLT-A65 Sony SLT A65
59 vs 64
Explain scores
Sony SLT A77 Sony SLT-A77
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony SLT-A77. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a pro DSLR.

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
3D Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sensor shift
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
SLT A65:0.71x
SLT A77:0.72x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
SLT A65:10 fps
SLT A77:12 fps
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Autofocus Both use faster phase detection autofocus Help
fast and accurate
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
24 MP
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Shutter lag Minimal shutter lag Help
SLT A65:138 ms
SLT A77:124 ms
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
Startup delay Significant startup delay Help
SLT A65:2800 ms
SLT A77:3100 ms
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Lens availability Few lenses available Help
92 lenses
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
SLT A65:717 ISO
SLT A77:801 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony SLT A57

Sony SLT A57

Entry-level DSLR

$460 - $499 body only

$519 - $539 with 18-55mm lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Compare the SLT A57 vs the SLT A65
Compare the SLT A57 vs the SLT A77
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the D7100 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D7100 vs the SLT A77
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Weight Is slightly heavier
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Compare the D7000 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D7000 vs the SLT A77
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5200 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D5200 vs the SLT A77
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,499 body only

$1,699 with 28-135mm lens
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Weight Is slightly heavier
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Compare the EOS 7D vs the SLT A65
Compare the EOS 7D vs the SLT A77
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Weight Is slightly heavier
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the EOS 60D vs the SLT A65
Compare the EOS 60D vs the SLT A77
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the SLT A65
Compare the D5100 vs the SLT A77

Sony SLT-A65 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony SLT-A65.

Sony SLT-A77 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony SLT-A99

Sony SLT-A99

Pro DSLR

$2,798 body only

$3,196 - $3,198 with 28-75mm lens
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Better image quality
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Compare the SLT-A99 vs the SLT A77

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discussion

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Sarptuso (0:41 AM, February 26, 2012)
EVF is not a weakness in my opinion. As a great reviewer stated in amazon.com "In OVF types, you see what you see in OVF but in EVF you see what the sensor sees and when you make adjustments you can see it LIVE on screen but you don't have that option in OVF's.  A77 EVF's is amoled and it is perfection.
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (3:09 PM, February 01, 2012)
You're right, the Sony SLT-A77 does have auto focus in video mode, in fact because of the translucent mirror it can use the phase detection focus system in video unlike most DSLRs which I hear is pretty impressive!  We've updated the comparison, thanks.
 
Ben Harvey (6:08 AM, February 01, 2012)
I'm pretty sure that the a77 has auto focus in video mode. Right?