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Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
Photography Glossary

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony HX200V and Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was introduced 24 months earlier than the A77 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX200V matches up vs the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A77 II

 HX200V A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony HX200V

 A77 II HX200V 
ReleasedMay 2014May 2012Newer by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony A77 II

 HX200V A77 II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX200V and the A77 II.

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and A77 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and A77 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX200V having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 II will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HX200V will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (583 grams)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
Sony A77 II Sports photography factors
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
57
good battery power (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (583 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
Sony A77 II Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (480 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging info
Sony A77 II Vlogging info
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (583g)
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
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Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-11 2014-05-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583g (1.29 lbs) 647g (1.43 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 480 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $480 $1,198