Sony a5000 vs Sony A77

Its time to look more closely at the Sony a5000 vs Sony A77, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The a5000 was revealed 2 years after the A77 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the a5000 matches up vs the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a5000 vs Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the a5000 versus the A77.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5000 and A77.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A77 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern a5000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.