Sony HX100V vs Sony A77 II

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony HX100V versus Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the HX100V (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX100V was launched 3 years before the A77 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX100V matches up vs the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX100V features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX100V versus Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX100V against the A77 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and A77 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and A77 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX100V because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A77 II will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX100V is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.