Sony HX50V vs Sony A77

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony HX50V vs Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively similar but the HX50V (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The HX50V was manufactured 19 months after the A77 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX50V scores against the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V offers external dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX50V vs Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HX50V versus the A77.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and A77.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX50V because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A77 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent HX50V provides an advantage in sensor technology.