Sony SLT-A77VM

Alpha 77 - 24.3MP, 23.5 X 15.6mm CMOS, 6000 x 3376, 0.50" XGA OLED Viewfinder, Full HD Movie, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT LCD, USB 2.0, HDMI, 653g + 18-135mm

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
SLTA77VM
08-06-2012
Never miss another shot. Whether you're shooting a sequence of your preschooler's somersault, or the game-changing instant when ball meets bat, the α77 flawlessly captures fast action and fleeting moments with up to 12 fps continuous shooting—all at full 24.3-megapixel resolution with uninterrupted auto focus. And packed with cutting-edge technologies—like the world's first OLED electronic viewfinder2 and Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology—it's easier than ever to capture professional-grade photos that burst with unimaginable richness, clarity and detail.

Spectacular 24.3MP Resolution
Capture incredibly-detailed images that make for gorgeous enlargements thanks to an impressive 24.3- megapixel sensor—the world's first among APS-C DSLR cameras. With resolution this high, each shot captures a massive amount of detail for greatly reduced noise and vibrant images that explode with clarity and richness.

Ultra High Speed Shooting
Introducing the world's fastest DSLR. By harnessing the power of Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology, you can shoot up to 12 fps at full 24.3-megapixel resolution with continuous auto focus. It's perfect for snapping a unique sequence of photos or capturing the defining moment in high-speed sports photography.

World's First OLED Viewfinder
There's never been anything like the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewfinder. Boasting 2359K dots for ultra-high resolution, images pop with richness, clarity and detail. A high contrast ratio lends superb depth, while motion blur is reduced to a minimum. You can even see the results of camera adjustments in real time through the viewfinder.

Amazing HD Movies
The choice is yours. Shoot super smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p movies—all at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution4. Capture high-quality AVCHD™ video that looks great on your HDTV, or shoot MP4 videos to upload to the web. Plus, maintain creative control of your movies with access to shutter priority, aperture priority, manual mode and more.

Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body
Don't let its pretty face fool you. With a strong-yet-lightweight magnesium alloy body, the α77 delivers on the promise of its good looks with the strength and rugged reliability your active lifestyle demands. Plus, all ports, doors and controls are weather-resistant for worry-free shooting, come rain or shine.

Incredible Speed and Precision
Some DSLRs can shoot. Others can focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. The α77 does both at once. Infused with the latest version of Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology, light is directed to the image sensor and Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously for ultra-fast shooting up to 12 fps with continuous auto focus.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1440 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, Auto
Weight 
653g
Focal length range (f-f) 
18 - 135 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points
19
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Bundled software 
Picture Motion Browser 5.2; Image Data Converter SR 3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR 2.2
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW
Camera shutter speed 
1/8000 - 30s
Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Megapixel 
24.3 MP
Memory slots 
1
On/off switch 
Y
Saturation adjustment
Y
Scene modes 
Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Shooting modes
Movie, Scene
Tripod mountable
Y
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Mini
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-FM500H
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Field of view
100%
Vari-angle LCD display
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
AAC, AC3

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Image stabilizer 
Y
Lens mount interface 
Sony A

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Camera playback
Movie, Single image
Multi burst mode 
Y
Live view
Y

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
Auto

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)
16000
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
External flash connector
Y
Flash exposure correction
±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Flash recharging time
3s

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/8000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Bus
Mac operating systems supported 
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
1.27 cm (0.5")

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
470 shots
Battery voltage 
7.2V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
USB
Hand strap
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
6000 x 4000 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
4240 x 2400, 1920 x 1080, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000, 4240 x 2832, 7152 x 1080, 8192 x 1856, 12416 x 1856
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 16:9
Image stabilizer location
Body
Image sensor size (W x H)
23.5 x 15.6 mm

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
732g
Width 
14.26 cm
Depth 
8.09 cm
Height 
10.4 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
Y
Frame
Y