Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony A77

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and A77 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 AW1 was announced 24 months later than the A77 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 AW1 scores versus the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 AW1 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the A77.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and A77 is 86 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and A77.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A77 will result in more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 1 AW1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.