Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A77

The following is a complete assessment of the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony A77, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was released 2 months after the A77 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-7 scores versus the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A77 has proportions 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-7 versus Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-7 and the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and A77 is 84 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-7 and A77.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.