Sony TX100V vs Sony A77
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Sony TX100V vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A700
- Refreshed by Sony A77 II
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The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony TX100V and Sony A77, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the TX100V (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TX100V was manufactured 9 months earlier than the A77 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TX100V grades against the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A77
| TX100V | A77 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony TX100V
| A77 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 9 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony A77
| TX100V | A77 |
|---|
Sony TX100V vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V has got external dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony TX100V and Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TX100V versus the A77.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX100V and A77.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX100V because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 will show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TX100V will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX100V vs Sony A77 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony SLT-A77 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony SLT-A77 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-10-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 19 |
| Cross focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) | 732 gr (1.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 801 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $380 | $900 |
