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Predecessor: |
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Sony A77
A77 vs A77 II
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
E-420 |
A77 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCA-77M2 |
Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$1799.99 |
Street Price: |
$399.95 |
$1,198.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-05-30 |
2014-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
16.0 oz
(453 g)
includes batteries
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47.7 oz
(1,351 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.6 x
2.1 in.
(130 x
91 x
53 mm)
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5.6 x
4.1 x
3.2 in.
(143 x
104 x
81 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
24.3 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.3mm x 13mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.74 microns |
3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
56 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.5 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.4 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
527 |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400
(7.7 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
6000 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 Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.5 |
11.5 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (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)
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Movie File Format: |
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AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Four Thirds |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: |
Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital |
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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24 -
75mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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16 -
50mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.13x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
f/2.8 - f/22 (W/T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
1.4x / 2x Smart Zoom, 2x Clear Image Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode |
Phase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensor |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.46x |
0.73x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.92x |
1.09x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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1,229,760 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
14.0x |
13.6x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps) |
Auto; 100-25600; 50/64/80 extended; Auto/100-51200 in Mutli-frame NR |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Custom, One-Touch |
Auto, 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 Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 1%) |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow |
Scene 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 Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Fill-in, Slow synchronization (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual, Off. |
Auto, 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.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens aperture |
GN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Multi Interface Hot shoe, Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
RM-UC1 cable, RM-1 IR |
Optional wireless, wired or via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Dedicated multi-connector; Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available |
Type-D Micro HDMI; Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.50 |
0.36 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.50 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
14 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.37 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.5 |
11.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
13 |
26 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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12.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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28 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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12.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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24 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.14 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.13 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.110 seconds |
0.095 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.16 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.051 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View Full AF lag:
Imager AF: 2.588s
AF Sensor: 0.635s
Hybrid AF: 0.711s
Live View Prefocused lag: 0.569s |
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Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.4 seconds |
3.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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480 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
500 shots |
410 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BLS-1 |
Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS X |
Notes & Features: |
Live View with Onsreen Autofocus, Face Detection, HyperCrystal II LCD, Shadow Adjustment, Perfect Shot Preview, Dust Reduction, Wireless Flash Capability. |
New 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. |