Updated (August, 2011): Compare the Sony SLT-A77 vs Sony SLT A35

Sony SLT-A77

64

 
Sony SLT-A33

42

 
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
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
 
Runner-up

Sony SLT-A33

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT-A33

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
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Phase detection video autofocus
fast and accurate
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony SLT A77

Overall image quality Better image quality 78.0 vs 70.0
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More than 10% better image quality
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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Get that real film feel
True resolution Much higher true resolution 24 MP vs 14 MP
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Capture more than 70% more detail in your photos
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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Sealed to shoot in the rain
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 12 fps vs 7 fps
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More than 70% faster continuous shooting
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 801 ISO vs 591 ISO
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The SLT A77 has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 124 ms vs 215 ms
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More than 40% less delay when taking photos
Color depth Better color depth 24 bits vs 22.8 bits
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Distinguishes 1.2 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.2 EV vs 12.6 EV
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0.6 f-stops more dynamic range
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 11 vs 3
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Grab focus in difficult situations
Battery life Longer battery life 530 shots vs 270 shots
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Around 2x more shots per battery charge
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 16,000 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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The SLT A77's maximum light sensitivity is 0.3 f-stops better
Fastest shutter speed Significantly 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
Thickness Thinner 3.2" vs 3.3"
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Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony SLT-A33

Startup delay Much less startup delay 800 ms vs 3100 ms
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3.9x less delay when turning on
Size Smaller 124x92x85 mm vs 143x104x81 mm
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Around 20% smaller
Weight Lighter 500 g vs 732 g
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More than 30% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent DSLRs, and ignoring price

Sony SLT-A77 Sony SLT A77
64 vs 42
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Sony SLT-A33 Sony SLT-A33
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 pro DSLR with a entry-level 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 Both have in-camera panoramic stitching, many cameras like these don't Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Autofocus Both use faster phase detection autofocus Help
fast and accurate
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
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Thickness Quite thick Help
SLT A77:3.2"
SLT-A33:3.3"
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Lens availability Few lenses available Help
92 lenses
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
SLT A77:530 shots
SLT-A33:270 shots
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
SLT A77:801 ISO
SLT-A33:591 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony SLT-A65

Sony SLT A65

Entry-level DSLR

$587 - $698 body only

$798 - $1,005 with 18-55mm lens

Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Startup delay Has much more startup delay
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
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
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Weight Is slightly heavier
Size Is slightly larger
Sony SLT A58

Sony SLT A58

Entry-level DSLR

$598 with 18-55mm lens

Color depth Has much more color depth
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens

Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Canon Rebel T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$669 - $800 body only

$699 - $749 with 18-55mm lens

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder coverage Much less viewfinder coverage
Sony SLT-A55

Sony SLT-A55

Entry-level DSLR

$1,098 body only

$1,193 with 18-55mm lens

Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker

Sony SLT-A77 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens

Startup delay Much less startup delay
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder
Image stabilization No image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,499 body only

$1,799 with 18-135mm lens

Startup delay Much less startup delay
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens

Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Viewfinder size Much smaller viewfinder
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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

Sony SLT-A33 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Sony SLT A35

Sony SLT A35

Entry-level DSLR

$446 - $1,052 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Better image quality
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Sony SLT-A37

Sony SLT-A37

Entry-level DSLR

$472 - $482 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Much smaller screen
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$429 - $499 with 18-55mm lens

Lens availability Much more lenses available
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen

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