Sony HX5 vs Sony A77

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony HX5 versus Sony A77, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and A77 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The HX5 was launched 16 months earlier than the A77 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX5 matches up versus the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX5 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX5 versus Sony A77 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HX5 and the A77.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and A77 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and A77.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A77 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX5 will be behind in sensor technology.