Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II
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Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A77
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A77 II
HX200V | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony HX200V
A77 II | HX200V | |||
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Released | May 2014 | May 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony A77 II
HX200V | A77 II | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Compare the Sony HX200V and Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sony HX200V vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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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 |