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| Predecessor: |
Sony A77
A77 vs A77 II
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| Successor: |
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Canon G5X Mark II
G5X vs G5X Mark II
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| Model Number: |
A77 II |
G5X |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCA-77M2 |
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| Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$1799.99 |
$799.99 |
| Street Price: |
$1,198.00 |
$699.99 |
| Date Available: |
2014-06-15 |
2015-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
47.7 oz
(1,351 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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13.3 oz
(377 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
5.6 x
4.1 x
3.2 in.
(143 x
104 x
81 mm)
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4.4 x
3.0 x
1.7 in.
(112 x
76 x
44 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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| Effective Megapixels: |
24.3 |
20.2 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1 inch |
| Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.92 microns |
2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
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| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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| Image Resolution: |
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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2),
4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2),
2304 x 1536
(3.5 MP,
3:2),
720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2),
5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9),
4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other),
4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3),
3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3),
2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3),
3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1),
2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1),
1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1),
480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1),
2912 x 3648
(10.6 MP,
Other),
2304 x 2880
(6.6 MP,
Other),
1232 x 1536
(1.9 MP,
Other),
384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
11.5 |
7.6 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
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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1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (30p/15p)
1280x720 (6p/3p/1.5p)
640x480 (6p/3p/1.5p)
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| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
n/a |
| Lens: |
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650) |
Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
75mm
|
24 -
100mm
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| Focal Length (actual): |
16 -
50mm
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8.8 -
36.8mm
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| Zoom Ratio: |
3.13x |
4.20x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 - f/22 (W/T) |
f/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
1.4x / 2x Smart Zoom, 2x Clear Image Zoom |
Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensor |
Contrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed center) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter |
0.39" 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
|
2,360,000 dots
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.73x |
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| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.09x |
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| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,229,760 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
13.6x |
10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
125 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto; 100-25600; 50/64/80 extended; Auto/100-51200 in Mutli-frame NR |
Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
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 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction (Underwater mode), White Balance Correction |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
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) |
Custom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect), Movie |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
No |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync (with external flash), Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
GN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
Auto ISO: 1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
Multi Interface Hot shoe, Sync terminal |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
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| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional wireless, wired or via Wi-Fi |
Via Wi-Fi or optional RS-60E3 cable remote |
| Connections (extended): |
Type-D Micro HDMI; Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
Micro HDMI (Type D) |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.36 |
0.87 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.37 |
1.95 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
11.5 |
7.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
26 |
8 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
12.0 |
0.8 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
28 |
Unlimited |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
12.0 |
0.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
24 |
Unlimited |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.09 seconds |
0.27 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
0.26 seconds |
| 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): |
0.095 seconds |
0.265 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.21 seconds |
0.56 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.051 seconds |
0.022 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
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| Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.9 seconds |
1.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.1 seconds |
3.1 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
480 shots |
210 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
410 shots |
215 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
40 minutes
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| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Proprietary NB-13L |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) |
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| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
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| Notes & Features: |
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. |
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