Sony HX100V vs Sony A77
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Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- New Model is Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony A700
- Refreshed by Sony A77 II
Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony HX100V versus Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HX100V (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX100V was released within a month of the A77 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX100V scores versus the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A77
HX100V | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony HX100V
A77 | HX100V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony A77
HX100V | A77 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | October 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V has exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Compare the Sony HX100V versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HX100V and the A77.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and A77 is 66 and 59 respectively.
Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and A77.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX100V because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A77 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony SLT-A77 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-10-21 | 2011-10-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.70 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 577g (1.27 lbs) | 732g (1.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $429 | $900 |