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Sony HX100V vs Sony A77

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(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
Sony A77
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A77

 HX100V A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony HX100V

 A77 HX100V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony A77

 HX100V A77 
LaunchedOctober 2011October 2011Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution921k921kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and A77 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
Sony A77 Street photography highlights
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (577 grams)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography info
Sony A77 Sports photography info
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
Sony A77 Travel photography advice
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (577 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
weather proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (470 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (577 grams)
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony A77
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony SLT-A77
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
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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