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Sony Alpha a77

Sony Alpha a77
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alaScore 91

878 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 878 reviews of Sony Alpha a77. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the viewfinder and lens. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Views about the exposure and shutter are mixed, and the memory and storage get critical opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a77 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Alpha a77

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Sony Alpha a77 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the price and image quality. The lens and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive comments about the low light performance.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Alpha a77

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 250 user reviews of Sony Alpha a77 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and durability. The image quality and usability also get good reviews, but opinions are divided on the zoom.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Audley Jarvis (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Alpha A77

 

With its 12fps burst speed and 24.3MP sensor the Sony A77 packs quite a punch.

Fastest continuous shooting speed in its class ; Excellent image quality ; Generous range of HD movie recording options ; Lots of useful features and customisation options ; EVF is the best we've yet seen

EVF still not as good as a traditional viewfinder

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by : Josie Reavely (techradar.com)

Sony Alpha A77 review

 

24Mp and a groundbreaking viewfinder, bring it on!

Blisteringly fast phase detection AF ; Very good overall image quality ; Weather sealing and decent build ; Plenty of dedicated controls ; Comprehensive feature-set

Reduced battery life ; EVF may not suit everyone ; Aggressive noise reduction in JPEGs at high ISOs ; Slower start-up than an equivalent DSLR ; Lag when switching between EVF and LCD

Review units for Sony's long-anticipated replacement for the Alpha A700, the Sony Alpha A77, have finally made it to UK shores, although the worst flood disaster to strike Thailand for 50 years has hampered the camera's official release into the...

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : William Perceval (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Alpha SLT-A77

 

Sony's SLT-A77 has to be one of the most hotly-anticipated cameras of recent years. Since the Alpha A700 was pulled from production there's been something of a gap in the Alpha lineup – a gap that the A77 looks to fill. But with its SLT (Single Lens...

Super-fast burst mode, great movie mode, OLED viewfinder the best electronic viewfinder to date, weather-sealed body, competitive price

Electronic viewfinder still suffers some lag, poor battery life, 24.3MP sensor doesn’t cut it at higher ISO settings

A camera worth waiting for: the A77 certainly puts the SLT format on the map and is a worthy update of the A700. Its fast burst mode, continuous autofocus and solid 24MP image quality are all attractive qualities for an £1150 camera body.

Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : Hunter Skipworth (pocket-lint.com)

Sony A77 pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

In case you didn't notice, Sony decided to go and announce a quintet of cameras this morning, including a pair of new NEX shooters. On top of that was

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Sony Alpha SLT-A77 review

 

The Sony SLT-A77 is the long-awaited replacement for the DSLR-A700, Sony's previous ‘semi-pro' DSLR. The A77, of course, isn't actually a DSLR (Sony doesn't make them any more), despite looking and handling very much like one. Instead it's an SLT...

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Alpha A77 review

 

The translucent-mirror-equipped Sony Alpha A77 is a camera that supports shooting speeds and focus skills that put DSLRs to shame - but it's not a DSLR, okay?

With its shooting speeds and focus skills that put DSLRs to shame, the translucent-mirror-equipped Sony Alpha A77 is an exciting newcomer to the camera world.

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Sony Alpha 77 review

 

An impressive specification has certainly grabbed the attention here, and the Alpha 77 has been given more than a few tweaks over its predecessor. Sony has set the bar in several areas, not least of which is the inclusion of a high-resolution imaging...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (itreviews.co.uk)

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA

 

The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA is a compact, sharp wide-angle lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, but it's on the pricey side.

Dec, 2013
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Sony Alpha A77 Digital SLT Review

 

Joshua Waller reviews the new Sony Alpha A77 with the 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Lens - the A77 is the top of the range 12fps 24.3 megapixel SLR/SLT from Sony.

Built in GPS; Extremely fast continuous shooting (12fps); Stunning OLED EVF (has to be seen to be believed); Excellent image quality; Excellent colour; Continuous focus during videos; AF Fine-tuning; Weather sealed magnesium alloy body; ISO50...

Non-standard flash hot-shoe

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Sony Alpha A77 test video

 

In the February 2012 issue of Practical Photography Ed Godden took a Sony Alpha A77 on a fashion shoot to London. During the shoot he put the A77 through its paces, paying close attention to the abilities afforded it by the translucent mirror system.

Jan, 2012
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