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Sony HX100V vs Sony A57

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • Later Model is Sony A58
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Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony HX100V and Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very close but the HX100V (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX100V was revealed 10 months before the A57 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX100V matches up vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A57

 HX100V A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony HX100V

 A57 HX100V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012October 2011Newer by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony A57

 HX100V A57 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V has external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Sony HX100V and Sony A57 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HX100V and the A57.

Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and A57 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and A57.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The HX100V has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged HX100V will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography information
Sony A57 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography factors
Sony A57 Street photography factors
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (577 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
Sony A57 Travel photography highlights
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (577g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
Sony A57 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX100V
Vlogging with Sony A57
25
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (577g)
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
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Sony HX100V vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony SLT-A57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-10-21 2012-09-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577 gr (1.27 pounds) 618 gr (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $429 $1,000