Sony Alpha 77 (SLT-A77VQ)

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.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Sony Alpha 77 (SLT-A77VQ) 1

Product details

  • 2nd Generation Translucent Mirror Technology camera
  • 24.3 MP for superb detail and amazing enlargements
  • World's fastest up to 12 fps continuous shooting
  • World?s first OLED viewfinder; big and bright
  • World's first HD Movie mode with AVCHD 60p/60i/24p

PROS

+ Excellent kit lens.
+ High-resolution sensor.
+ Fast burst shooting.
+ Good high ISO performance.
+ 1080p60 video with autofocus.
+ Crisp OLED EVF.
+ GPS.

CONS

- Recovery time needed after burst shooting.
- No optical viewfinder.
- Proprietary hot shoe.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag 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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