Sony HX1 vs Sony A77

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony HX1 vs Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and A77 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A77 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX1 grades vs the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX1 has got external measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Sony HX1 vs Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX1 compared to the A77.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and A77 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and A77.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 will give you extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.