Sony WX500 vs Sony A77

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony WX500 and Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WX500 (18MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WX500 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WX500 was introduced 3 years after the A77 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WX500 grades vs the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX500 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony WX500 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check the Sony WX500 and Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WX500 vs the A77.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WX500 and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WX500 and A77.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WX500 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 will render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer WX500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.