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Sony Alpha SLT-A77

Based on 36 reviews

Excellent:

23
Good:

12
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros

Big, bright ultra high resolution EVF, 12fps burst mode with AF, 1080p60/50 movie mode, Continuous AF in movie modes , High quality bright 16-50mm kit lens, 24 Megapixel sensor.
Excellent kit lens, High-resolution sensor, Fast burst shooting, Good high ISO performance, 1080p60 video with autofocus, Crisp OLED EVF, GPS.
A well-designed camera that's enjoyable to shoot; great viewfinder; cleverly articulated display; built-in GPS for geotagging; very good 1080/60p video.
Ultra fast performance, Intuitive operation, classtopping specification

Cons

Limited exposure control at 12fps, Limited movie AF with Manual exposure, Poor menu layout and organisation, Poor battery life compared to a DSLR.
Recovery time needed after burst shooting, No optical viewfinder, Proprietary hot shoe.
Annoying omissions in the A77's feature set; odd limitations for raw and video shooting; subpar battery life.
EVF not for everyone, slow startup and relatively poor battery life

By Camera Labs on April 01, 2012

how does the A77 compare to rival models? Compared to Canon EOS 7D Sony's Alpha SLT-A77 sits between the Canon EOS 60D and EOS 7D in pricing, but is arguably pitched more against the latter in features, so that's what I'll...

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By Stuff.tv on April 01, 2012

Sony's A77 is an enthusiast’s dream that can kick it with Canon and Nikon’s DSLR equivalents...

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By PC Mag on March 20, 2012

The Sony Alpha 77 pumps out 24-megapixel stills at 10.3 frames per second and records 1080p60 video with continuous autofocus. Solid low-light performance, a sharp f/2.8 kit lens, a high-quality OLED EVF, and GPS capability round out the package....

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By Photo Answers on March 02, 2012

What the Sony a65 lacks and the Sony a77 offers is a magnesium alloy construction, which gives it a superior feel in the hand and it’s a noticeable step up from Sony’s a35 and a55...

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By ePHOTOzine on February 09, 2012

The Sony Alpha A77 is an enjoyable camera to use that is capable of producing some excellent photos, with great colour, detail and extremely solid exposure performance. Reds are extremely vibrant and colourful and the camera produces excellent JPEG...

90
By Photo Answers on February 04, 2012

With an electronic viewfinder, translucent mirror and an LCD screen that bends every which way possible, we put the new Sony Alpha 77 through its paces to see what all the fuss is...

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By Photo Answers on January 28, 2012

Sony has developed an all-new enthusiast model destined to succeed its a700 semi-pro D-SLR, the Sony...

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By CNET Asia on January 26, 2012

The Sony Alpha SLT-A77 is an excellent, well-designed camera for deep-pocketed amateurs; it nevertheless has a few limitations that may make it impractical for professionals....

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By Buy-n-Shoot on December 23, 2011

After spending a week with this camera there really is very little to dislike and a whole lot to love. Other than an LCD that picks up finger prints easily, a video record button that could be better placed and a non-standard hot shoe, the A77 offers...

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By PhotographyBLOG on December 13, 2011

The Sony A77 is a big leap forward for Sony's DSLR range, offering a feature-set, handling and performance that beats its main rivals. The new 24.3 megapixel sensor offers greatly increased resolution without impacting on low-light performance or...

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