Sony TX10 vs Sony A77 II

Below, we are comparing the Sony TX10 vs Sony A77 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TX10 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX10 was released 3 years prior to the A77 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TX10 matches up against the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has measurements 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 TX10 vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TX10 compared to the A77 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and A77 II is 96 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and A77 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A77 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TX10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.