Sony A77 II Specifications

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypePhase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensor
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)480 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)410 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedNo

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values1.4x / 2x Smart Zoom, 2x Clear Image Zoom
Lens MountSony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensSony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)24 - 75mm
Focal Length (actual)16 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio3.13x
Aperture Rangef/2.8 - f/22 (W/T)
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Filter Threadn/a
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationNo
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor ManufacturerSony
Effective Megapixels24.3
Sensor FormatAPS-C
Approximate Pixel Pitch3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.5x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterFixed
Self-CleaningYes
Sensor shift image stabilizationYes

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesMS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed Format12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second11.5

General

Size5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2 in. (143 x 104 x 81 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberA77 II
Alternate Model Number(s)ILCA-77M2
Camera FormatSLR
Currently ManufacturedYes
Retail Price$1799.99
Street Price$1,198.00
Date Available2014-06-15
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderEVF / LCD
Viewfinder TypeEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter
Focus PeakingYes
EVF Resolution2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)1.09x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesScene Modes: Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait; Picture Effects: Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/ Green/Magenta), Pop Color, Posterization (color/B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Rich Tone Monochrome, Miniature (7Setting), Watercolor, Illustration (Hi/Mid/Lo)
Self Timer2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10 seconds
Maximum ISO (native)25600
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsAuto; 100-25600; 50/64/80 extended; Auto/100-51200 in Mutli-frame NR
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp. 2500 to 9900K, Color Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom 1/2/3
Shutter Speed Range1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (60p/​28Mbps/​PS or 60i/​24Mbps/​FX or 60i/​17Mbps/​FH or 24p/​24Mbps/​FX or 24p/​17Mbps/​FH) 1440x1080 (30p/​12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/​3Mbps)
Movie File FormatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Movie File FormatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionMulti Interface Hot shoe, Sync terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlFull TTL exposure
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesAuto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync (with external flash), Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range DescriptionGN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync1/250

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)11.5
Flash cycle time, full power3.1 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)26
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)28
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)24
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.09 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.095 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.36
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.21 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.051 seconds
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)0.37
Startup Time0.8 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time0.9 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareSoftware CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4)
OS CompatibilityWindows, Mac OS X

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution1,229,760 dots (307,200 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenYes
Tilt Swivel ScreenYes
Selfie ScreenYes
Max Playback Zoom13.6x
Top Deck DisplayYes
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackYes
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeOptional wireless, wired or via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended)Type-D Micro HDMI; Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input
Built-In Wi-FiYes
NFCYes

Miscellaneous

Notes & FeaturesNew 79-point phase detection AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, BIONZ X processor, 12fps burst mode with continuous AF, Full HD 60p/24p movies using AVCHD 2.0, clean HDMI output, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, optional VG-C77AM grip.

Basic

Sensor size366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Weight47.7 oz (1,351 g) includes batteries, kit lens