Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II
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Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- New Model is Sony WX350
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A77
Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WX300 (18MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the WX300 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WX300 was introduced 15 months earlier than the A77 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WX300 matches up vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are available at Sony WX300 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A77 II
WX300 | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony WX300
A77 II | WX300 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | February 2013 | More recent by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX300 and Sony A77 II
WX300 | A77 II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony WX300 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WX300 compared to the A77 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX300 and A77 II is 94 and 62 respectively.
Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WX300 and A77 II.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX300 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A77 II will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WX300 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony WX300 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-02-20 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 166g (0.37 lbs) | 647g (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $330 | $1,198 |