Nikon D500 with Sony SLT-A77 II Overview
Let's compare Sony SLT-A77 II with Nikon D500.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Sony A77 II was released in 2014, and Nikon D500 in 2016.
D500 is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A77 II 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of SLT-A77 II is greater than that of D500. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (D500), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon D500, the maximum ISO is greater by 25600.
SLT-A77 II has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D500 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
SLT-A77 II has electronic viewfinder, and the D500 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder SLT-A77 II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, D500 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony SLT-A77 II has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony SLT-A77 II has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
SLT-A77 II |
D500 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Nikon
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| Model |
SLT-A77 II |
D500 |
| Announced |
May, 2014 |
January, 2016 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Nikon F |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
143 |
305 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
1229k pixels |
2359k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.73 |
0.66 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
79 |
153 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
15 |
99 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
12.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
12.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
369.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
21 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
5568 x 3712 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
51200 |
| Min Native ISO |
50 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
1640000 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
50 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Optional |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
480 shots |
1240 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FM500H |
EN-EL15 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
647 g |
860 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
143 x 104 x 81 mm |
147 x 115 x 81 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
2 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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