Testseek.com have collected 124 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha SLT-A77 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha SLT-A77.
October 2011
(87%)
124 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: 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 entry-level...
Abstract: 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 about....
Packed with features and impressive strengths including a superb kit lens, but high noise levels and lethargic controls aren’t acceptable at this price ...
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
ForBlisteringly fast phase detection AFVery good overall image qualityWeather sealing and decent buildPlenty of dedicated controlsComprehensive feature-set...
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 sens...
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
Super-fast and super-sleek: Sony’s SLT-A77 is a grand replacement for the long discontinued A700 model. The camera’s OLED viewfinder is fantastic (though still not perfection), and the camera’s 12fps burst mode and clever continuous autofocus are match...
Very high performances (12 fps burst, subject tracking, autofocus etc.), Splashproof body, advanced and customisable controls, Video Full HD at up to 50 fps with manual mode, stereo sound and mic socket, Vertical tilt and swivel screen, Electronic viewfinder: integrated zoom, accurate preview, doesn't go dark in low light
No major progress in image quality, even a slight regression in sensitivity, Interface can sometimes be confusing, Buffer memory can be a bit tight (at full speed the bust mode is limited to under 2 seconds), Battery life isn't as good as SLRs with optical viewfinders (approx. 400 photos), Electronic viewfinder: still not quite as sharp as a 24 x 36 mm SLR viewfinder, slight display lag, dynami
The Sony Alpha 77 is a success on all fronts: its electronic viewfinder is good enough to silence critics (including us) as it avoids most of the usual pitfalls; the camera's performances are at least excellent and sometimes outstanding; and on top of ...
