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Sony A6100 vs Sony A77

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony A6100 and Sony A77, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The A6100 was launched 7 years after the A77 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A6100 grades against the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A77

 A6100 A77 
IntroducedAugust 2019October 2011More modern by 96 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony A6100

 A77 A6100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony A77

 A6100 A77 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 has physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A6100 and Sony A77 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A6100 vs the A77.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and A77 is 81 and 59 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and A77.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A6100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography information
Sony A77 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
86
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
62
weather sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography information
Sony A77 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery (470 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
Sony A77 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony A77
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6100 Sony SLT-A77
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2011-10-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 pounds) 732 grams (1.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life 420 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $748 $900