Sony HX10V vs Sony A77

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony HX10V and Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HX10V (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX10V was revealed 5 months later than the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX10V matches up vs the A77 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX10V has physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX10V and Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX10V and the A77.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and A77.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX10V using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A77 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.