Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II
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Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Released February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- Renewed by Sony HX400V
(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
- Launched May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A77
Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very comparable but the HX300 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX300 was revealed 15 months earlier than the A77 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HX300 scores vs the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony A77 II
HX300 | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony HX300
A77 II | HX300 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | February 2013 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony A77 II
HX300 | A77 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX300 offers external measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX300 vs the A77 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and A77 II is 63 and 62 respectively.
Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX300 and A77 II.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX300 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 II will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX300 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-02-20 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 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, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 623 gr (1.37 pounds) | 647 gr (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 480 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $339 | $1,198 |