We’ve already shown you how Sony’s NEX-7 digital camera stacks up against other high-end compact shooters. However, Sony also announced a pair of incredibly specced single-lens translucent (SLT) cameras, the Alpha A65 and Alpha A77, poised to take conventional Nikon and Canon mid-range DSLRs head-on. We will soon have a look at how these compare to DSLR cameras at the same price range.
Now, we have compiled a comparison between these three higher-end Sony cameras, the Alpha A77, A65 and NEX-7. We are finding it just so damn hard to decide between them, we are sure you as well, and time has started ticking as all cameras are already available to pre-order, so hopefully this will help. We’ve also added our current favorite camera, the Fujifilm FinePix X100, to the mix. Head over after the link for a detailed spec comparison.
| Sony Alpha A77 | Sony Alpha A65 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Fujifilm FinePix X100 | |
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| Sensor (effective resolution and size) | 24.3-megapixel APS-C Exmor HD CMOS | 24.3-megapixel APS-C Exmor HD CMOS | 24.3-megapixel APS-C Exmor HD CMOS | 12.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS |
| 23.5mm x 15.6mm | 23.5mm x 15.6mm | 23.5mm x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm | |
| Focal-length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Sensitivity range | ISO 50 (expanded)/100-16,000 | ISO 100-16,000 | ISO 100-16,000 | ISO 100 (expanded)/200- 6,400/12,800 (expanded) |
| Continuous shooting | 12 fps | 10 fps | 10 fps | 5 fps |
| Viewfinder / effective magnification |
0.50″ 2359k dots OLED EVF with eye sensor 100% view / 1.09x with 50mm lens |
0.50″ 2359k dots OLED EVF with eye sensor 100% view / 1.09x with 50mm lens |
0.50″ 2359k dots OLED EVF with eye sensor 100% view / 1.09x with 50mm lens |
Hybrid optical /electronic OVF 90% view 0.5x EVF 1440k dots 100% view / 0.47x |
| Autofocus | 19-area (11 cross type) phase detection AF | 15-point (3 cross type) phase detection AF | 25-point contrast AF | 49-point contrast AF |
| Shutter speed | 30-1/8,000 sec; bulb | 30-1/4,000 sec; bulb | 30-1/4,000 sec; bulb | 30-1/4,000 sec; bulb max 60 min |
| Metering | 1,200 zones | 1,200 zones | 1,200 zones | 256 zones |
| Flash | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image stabilization | Sensor shift | Sensor shift | None (lens) | None |
| Lenses | A-mount | A-mount | E-mount A-mount with adapter |
Fixed 23mm f2 lens (35mm full frame equiv) |
| Video | 1080p60 AVCHD 28Mbps
1080p24 24Mbps 1080i60 17Mbps |
1080p60 AVCHD 28Mbps
1080p24 24Mbps 1080i60 17Mbps |
1080p60 AVCHD 28Mbps
1080p24 24Mbps 1080i60 17Mbps |
720p24 H.264 MOV |
| Audio | Stereo; mic input | Stereo; mic input | Stereo; mic input | Stereo |
| LCD size | 3-inch 922k dots three-way tilting LCD |
3-inch 922k dots two-way tilting LCD | 3-inch 922k dots one-way tilting LCD | 2.8-inch 460k dots fixed |
| Other features | Built-in GPS Weather-resistant ports, doors and controls |
Built-in GPS | ||
| Battery life (CIPA rating) | 470-530 shots | 510-560 shots | 430 shots | 300 shots |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2 (143 x 104 x 81 mm) |
5.2 x 3.8 x 3.2 (132 x 98 x 81 mm) |
4.8 x 2.6 x 1.7 in (120 x 67 x 43 mm) |
5.0 x 3.0 x 2.2 in (126 x 74 x 54 mm) |
| Body weight including card and battery | 1 lb 9.8 oz (732g) | 1 lb 5.9 oz (622g) | 12.3 oz (350g) | 15.7 oz (445g) with lens |
| Body material | Magnesium alloy and plastic | Plastic | Magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
| MSRP | $1,400 (body only) | $900 (body only) | $1,200 (body only) | n/a |
| $2,000 (with 16-50mm f2.8 kit lens) | $1,000 (with 18-55mm kit lens) | $1,350 (18-55mm kit lens) | $1,200 (fixed lens) | |
| Release date | October 2011 | October 2011 | November 2011 | March 2011 |
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