Sony W510 vs Sony A77
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Sony W510 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Expand 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
- Replaced the Sony A700
- Refreshed by Sony A77 II
Sony W510 vs Sony A77 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Sony W510 vs Sony A77, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the W510 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W510 was revealed 9 months prior to the A77 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the W510 scores against the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W510 vs Sony A77 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Sony W510 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A77
W510 | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony W510
A77 | W510 | |||
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Introduced | October 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony A77
W510 | A77 | |||
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Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony W510 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W510 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Check out the Sony W510 vs Sony A77 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the W510 versus the A77.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and A77 is 96 and 59 respectively.
Sony W510 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W510 and A77.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W510 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A77 will show greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older W510 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony W510 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Sony SLT-A77 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-10-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.30 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 gr (0.26 lb) | 732 gr (1.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 shots |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $99 | $900 |