Sony A7R II vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A7R II vs Sony A77 II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A7R II	A77 II
Megapixels	42.4	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	7952 x 5304	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony A
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	50 - 102,400	50 - 51,200
AF Points	399	79
Cross-type AF Points	399 phase	15 cross-type
Continuous Mode	5fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	1,229,760 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	1.09x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	23	26
RAW Buffer Size	23	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	1.5s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	340 shots	480 shots
Battery Included	Yes (2 x NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	22.6 oz (640g)	22.8 oz (647g)
Size	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2014

Sony A7R II Advantages:

• Megapixels – 8.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A7R II is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• AA Filter – The Sony A7R II has no AA filter.

• ISO – 102,400 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 399 vs 79.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Size – The Sony A7R II is noticeably smaller.

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Sony A77 II Advantages:

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 5fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Built-in Flash

• Battery Life – 480 shots vs 340 shots.

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