Sony A77II Digital SLR Camera – Body Only
The Sony A77II Digital SLR Camera is one of the most advanced cameras on the market and is equally versatile. The camera is equipped with translucent mirror technology that offers compact body size and high-speed processing. Made for enthusiast photographers, this camera is high on performance and has a feature set similar to a professional DLSR. The best part of the camera is its continuous autofocus performance in the case of fast-moving objects. This is not a light camera but is sturdy and sealed against environmental elements like dust and moisture so that you can keep shooting even when the weather gets rough.
Features
The Sony A77II Digital SLR Camera features a large APS-C sensor with approx. 24.3 effective megapixels for incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. The chip lens structure enables high resolving power for clean low-light images with low noise and area-specific noise reduction. The camera has a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 25,600 for faster shutter speeds and low-light shooting situations.
The advanced Bionz X processor is used for astonishingly high-speed processing capabilities as well as faithfully reproduced textures and amazing definition.
The a77II has the ability for continuous shooting speed in its class—up to 12 frames per second at full resolution. Equipped with a 79-point AF sensor and advanced autofocus tracking technology, you never have to miss a moment.
There are many other additional features, like diffraction-reducing technology that maximizes the optical performance of lenses and produces finer details when shooting with a small aperture setting. You can capture spectacular HD movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i, or cinematic 24p, all at full HD 1920×1080 resolution. The α77II incorporates a large 3” TFT LCD with 1,228,800 dots pixel count for bright high resolution and high contrast display, making framing and shooting a breeze.
Both the LCD monitor and the OLED electronic viewfinder can be used for composing shots in the live view. With Wi-Fi and NFC control for one-touch sharing, connectivity with a smartphone is simple and easy.
Pros
The camera can take 12 frames per second and produces excellent-quality images. The menu options are very flexible. The ergonomics are good, and the controls are great. The video quality is better than that of mirrored cameras. You can use the viewfinder to analyze the image for its characteristics, like sharpness and detail. The camera has improved ISO performance when using RAW, with very good dynamic range. The camera offers satisfactory performance, and single-shot AF is blazingly fast.
Cons
There is no headphone output, and there are no interchangeable eyecups. The noise reduction and autofocus are not as good as in full-frame cameras. The battery life is on the shorter side. The articulating mechanism on the screen is a little complex.
Our Take
Sony’s Alpha 77 11 DSLR is a solid and well-built camera for prolonged use, with a feature set essential for an advanced photographer. Overall, the camera looks to be a highly competitive DSLR at this price point, holding a particular edge in speed.