Sony HX20V vs Sony A77 II
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced May 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A77
Sony HX20V vs Sony A77 II Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony HX20V and Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the HX20V (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX20V was manufactured 22 months prior to the A77 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX20V scores versus the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX20V vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony A77 II
HX20V | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony HX20V
A77 II | HX20V | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | July 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony A77 II
HX20V | A77 II | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony HX20V vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX20V features external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Sony HX20V and Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX20V and the A77 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and A77 II.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX20V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older HX20V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony HX20V vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-07-20 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
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 | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) | 647 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 480 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | 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 pricing | $397 | $1,198 |