Sony TX100V vs Sony A77

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.