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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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| Predecessor: |
Sony A77
A77 vs A77 II
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Panasonic GX7
GX7 vs GX85
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| Successor: |
|
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| Model Number: |
A77 II |
GX85 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCA-77M2 |
GX80, GX7 Mark II |
| Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$1799.99 |
$799.99 |
| Street Price: |
$1,198.00 |
$597.99 |
| Date Available: |
2014-06-15 |
2016-05-30 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
47.7 oz
(1,351 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.1 x
3.2 in.
(143 x
104 x
81 mm)
|
4.8 x
2.8 x
1.7 in.
(122 x
71 x
44 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
24.3 |
16.0 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.92 microns |
3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
|
71 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
|
22.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
|
12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
|
662 |
| 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) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3),
4592 x 3064
(14.1 MP,
3:2),
4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9),
3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1),
3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3),
3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2),
3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other),
2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1),
2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3),
2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
11.5 |
10.5 |
| 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)
|
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| 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 |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650) |
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
75mm
|
24 -
64mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
16 -
50mm
|
12 -
32mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
3.13x |
2.67x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 - f/22 (W/T) |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
|
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
37.0mm |
| 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 |
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensor |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
|
EVF / LCD
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter |
EVF: 2,764,800 dots equivalent LCD, 100% coverage, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity) |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
|
921,600 dots
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.73x |
0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.09x |
1.39x |
| 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
(347,000 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
13.6x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto; 100-25600; 50/64/80 extended; Auto/100-51200 in Mutli-frame NR |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 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, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| 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) |
Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
4.2 m /
13.8 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
GN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
GN=4.2m (13.8 feet) at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| 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: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| 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 |
| Connections (extended): |
Type-D Micro HDMI; Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.36 |
0.44 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.37 |
0.43 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
11.5 |
10.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
26 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
12.0 |
10.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
28 |
44 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
12.0 |
10.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
24 |
40 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.09 seconds |
0.19 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.095 seconds |
0.065 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.21 seconds |
0.42 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.051 seconds |
0.064 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.9 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.1 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
480 shots |
290 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
410 shots |
270 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer available as free downloads |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
|
| 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. |
Available in silver or black. |
