Sony HX200V vs Sony A77

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony HX200V vs Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was manufactured 7 months later than the A77 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX200V matches up vs the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX200V offers external measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the HX200V and the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and A77 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and A77.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX200V because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher HX200V will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.