Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A77

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony A77, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the A77 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NEX-5 grades against the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony A77 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the A77.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and A77.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A77 to render extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be behind in sensor technology.