Updated (August, 2011): Compare the Sony SLT-A77 vs Sony SLT-A65

Sony SLT-A77

70

Winner

Sony SLT A77

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT A77

Color depth
Great color depth
24 bits
Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
13.2 EV
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
Sony SLT-A55

51

Runner-up

Sony SLT-A55

"The A55 feels like a cross between a good midrange DSLR and a high-end 'bridge' model, but its focus system and large, high-resolution viewfinder surpass our expectations of both types of camera."
dpreview.com | talking about the SLT-A55's feel
"The Sony Alpha SLT A55 is completely new designs which offer several key advantages over 'traditional' DSLR technology."
dpreview.com | talking about the SLT-A55's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Sony SLT-A55

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
10 fps
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
Movie continuous focus
Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies

differences

Advantages of the Sony SLT A77

Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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Get that real film feel
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 73.0
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Around 10% better image quality
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 24 MP vs 16 MP
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Capture around 50% more detail in your photos
Color depth Better color depth 24 bits vs 23 bits
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Distinguishes 1 more bits of color
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 124 ms vs 220 ms
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More than 40% less delay when taking photos
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.2 EV vs 12.4 EV
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0.8 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
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
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 530 shots vs 350 shots
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More than 50% more shots per battery charge
Focus points Slightly more focus points 19 vs 15
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Set focus accurately within the frame
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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2x faster max shutter speed
Thickness Thinner 3.2" vs 3.3"
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Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony SLT-A55

Startup delay Much less startup delay 900 ms vs 3100 ms
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3.4x 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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $598.00 vs $1,398.00
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The best price we've seen is $800 cheaper (2.3x less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent DSLRs, and ignoring price

Sony SLT-A77 Sony SLT A77
70 vs 51
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Sony SLT-A55 Sony SLT-A55
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.

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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Panorama Both have in-camera panoramic stitching, many cameras like these don't Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
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
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Autofocus Both use faster phase detection autofocus Help
Phase detection
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
SLT A77:13.2 EV
SLT-A55:12.4 EV
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
SLT A77:12 fps
SLT-A55:10 fps
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
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Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Lens availability Few lenses available Help
92 lenses

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens

Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Weight Is slightly heavier
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens

Startup delay Has slightly 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
Sony SLT-A65

Sony SLT A65

Entry-level DSLR

$898 body only

$998 with 18-55mm lens

Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,620 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens

Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Weight Is significantly heavier
Size Is slightly larger
Sony SLT A57

Sony SLT A57

Entry-level DSLR

$698 - $700 body only

$798 - $800 with 18-55mm lens

Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens

Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens

Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Weight Is slightly heavier
Size Is slightly larger

Sony SLT-A77 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,130 body only

$2,875 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens

Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Startup delay Much less startup delay
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower

Sony SLT-A55 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony SLT A35

Sony SLT A35

Entry-level DSLR

$598 body only

$629 with 18-70mm lens

Color depth Better color depth
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
GPS No built-in GPS

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Stauros772000 (1:57 PM, March 19, 2012)
are you serious ??a77  is thinner  from a55??