Sony a77 II
Announced May 1, 2014
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Sony a77 II is a powerful APS-C DSLR that excels in autofocus speed and burst shooting capabilities. While it offers impressive handling and a sharp electronic viewfinder, it lacks certain professional amenities like a headphone jack and dual memory card slots.
Weighted from 14 reviewer scores
Pros
- Advanced 79-point autofocus system with low-light capability
- High-quality OLED electronic viewfinder and articulating LCD
- Durable, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body with intuitive controls
- Built-in image stabilization and excellent high-ISO image quality
- Fast 12fps burst shooting with effective continuous autofocus
Cons
- Lacks professional features including headphone jack, dual card slots, and GPS
- Aggressive default noise reduction and softness in JPEGs
- No touch-screen interface or support for PlayMemories Camera Apps
- 12fps burst mode limits control over aperture and shutter speed
- Below average battery life compared to traditional DSLRs
- Launch price $1,199 (USD)
- Sensor 24.3MP APS-C CMOS
- Stabilization In-body IS
What the Reviewers Say
All 14 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 80/100
As should be expected, the IBIS in the a77 II is most effective at the wide end of the focal range.
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While it may not win an award for C-AF performance, the Sony A77 II gets top marks in most other areas. Given all the bells and whistles it offers as well as the fantastic, affordable pricepoint compared to competing models, the A77 II gets a nod from us as a Dave’s Pick.
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The Sony Alpha 77 II is by no means a lightweight camera, but neither is it a shoulder-aching behemoth.
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The Sony Alpha A77-II is one of the fastest shooting APS-C Digital SLR cameras available, with 12fps still leading the pack, although this is being matched very closely by the Panasonic Lumix GH4, which also shoots at 12fps.
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The Sony A77 II represents another significant leap forward for Sony's DSLR range, with a feature-set, handling and performance that continues to beat its main rivals.
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The Alpha 77 II is a great camera, and a great successor to the Alpha 77. It’s a camera that’s capable of producing stunning images, and is a joy to use.
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The Sony Alpha 77 II has one of the quickest autofocus systems we've seen on an SLR and can shoot at 12fps, making it our Editors' Choice.
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Image quality from this camera is excellent, even at high sensitivity settings. Also, the autofocus system is fast and accurate; it can even cope with very low light levels, making this a great camera for enthusiasts [...]
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Not an exciting camera, but it's decent. The pleasing performance makes it worth considering for those in the market for an enthusiast level DSLR.
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There’s much to admire in the A77 II, but at this price that’s hardly surprising.
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This camera is a versatile, powerful performer with a solid feature set for both amateurs wanting a camera they can grow with and pros looking for top performance in an APS-C DSLR.
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Altogether Sony a77 II is quite an interesting camera; it has perfect handling and customization unlike any other. Autofocus system is pretty much amazing as is the articulated LCD and excellent electronic viewfinder.
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I would highly recommend this for professional and enthusiast photographers that rely on, that need a reliable camera and that need a reliable autofocusing system.
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[T]he picture quality is real real good. The pictures are real clear and very sharp.
