Sony HX400V vs Sony A77 II

Lets look much closer at the Sony HX400V vs Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty well matched but the HX400V (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX400V was released 3 months before the A77 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX400V 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 overview of how the HX400V scores vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX400V offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX400V vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX400V vs the A77 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and A77 II is 62 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and A77 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX400V because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A77 II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.