Sony Alpha 77

Announced by Sony on August 24, 2011 the Sony α77 was the flagship for Sony's midrange Alpha SLT camera line.
The successor to the Sony A700, it is equipped with a 24.3 MP APS-C HD CMOS sensor and has a 12-fps burst-shooting mode.
The camera is fitted with Sony's patented “translucent mirror” technology.
On 1 May 2014 its replacement, the α77 II (ILCA-77M2) was announced with availability in June.
Model variants.
Model variants of the α77 camera body: 
Depending on country/market, the α77 camera is also available in different kits: 
Lens mount.
Sony Alpha SLT-A77 uses A-mount lens bayonet.
Firmware updates.
On 5 February 2013, Sony released a new firmware" V1.07," with the following enhancement:
Performance.
In the DxOMark Overall Sensor Score test, which is based on all characteristics of a camera sensor, the APS-C (23.5x15.6mm sensor size) Sony α77 scored 78 points, only one point less than the full-format (36x24mm sensor size) DSLRs Sony Alpha 900 and Canon EOS 5D Mark II.
Reception.
Overall the reception for the Sony SLT-A77 since its release has been mixed to positive.
Digital Photography Review awarded the Sony SLT-A77 an overall score of 81% and a silver award, praising its innovative and detailed EVF viewfinder and its fast 12fps shooting mode but criticizing its JPEG quality and noise level especially at high ISO.
Photography Blog gave the Sony SLT-A77 a 5 out of 5 stars praising its innovative EVF display, the inclusion of full 1080p video, built-in GPS, 12fps burst mode, dual control dials, top-panel LCD, a 3-way rear screen and myriad of creative effects such as HDR, Dynamic Range Optimization, creative styles, picture effects and the innovative sweep panorama mode.
Sony α77 II.
The α77 II features a BIONZ X image processor similar to the Sony α7 series. It comes with Wi-Fi, NFC and also has 79 AF points with 15 crossing sensor, 12 fps burst speed up to 60 frames in full resolution, continuous AF video Full HD at 60p and 24p. One of the major features is the new sensor with less noise. GPS has been removed, as has the LED AF illuminator—the pop-up flash is now used for focus assist.