Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released June 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 III
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 V
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony A700
- Updated by Sony A77 II
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively close but the RX100 IV (1") and A77 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RX100 IV was unveiled 3 years later than the A77 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 IV matches up against the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony A77
RX100 IV | A77 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | October 2011 | More recent by 45 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony RX100 IV
A77 | RX100 IV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony A77
RX100 IV | A77 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Check out the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 IV and the A77.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 IV and A77.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 IV with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern RX100 IV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony SLT-A77 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-06-10 | 2011-10-25 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 16.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 732 grams (1.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 562 | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | 470 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $898 | $900 |