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Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Sony W370 versus Sony A77 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the W370 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the W370 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The W370 was unveiled 5 years before the A77 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W370 grades versus the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony A77 II

 W370 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony W370

 A77 II W370 
RevealedMay 2014January 2010Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony A77 II

 W370 A77 II 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W370 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Sony W370 versus Sony A77 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W370 compared to the A77 II.

Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W370 and A77 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W370 and A77 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The W370 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 II will deliver more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older W370 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W370
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 Street photography factors
Sony A77 II Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography factors
Sony A77 II Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
64
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W370 Landscape photography details
Sony A77 II Landscape photography details
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery (480 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W370
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
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Sony W370 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-05-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 34-238mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.6-5.6 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 647 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $1,198