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Sony WX350 vs Sony A77

Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
Sony A77
(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
  • Announced October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A700
  • New Model is Sony A77 II
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony WX350 versus Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WX350 (18MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WX350 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WX350 was announced 2 years after the A77 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WX350 matches up versus the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A77

 WX350 A77 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014October 2011Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony WX350

 A77 WX350 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony A77

 WX350 A77 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony WX350 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WX350 versus the A77.

Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX350 and A77 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX350 and A77.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WX350 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 will render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent WX350 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A77 Portrait photography highlights
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX350 Street photography info
Sony A77 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX350 Sports photography features
Sony A77 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX350 Travel photography information
Sony A77 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
Sony A77 Landscape photography information
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (470 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX350 and Sony A77
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Sony SLT-A77
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-02-13 2011-10-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 732 grams (1.61 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 26mm (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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life 470 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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 1 1
Launch cost $270 $900