• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-T77 advantages over Sony DSC-G3

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    149g vs 198g
    Lighter weight

Sony DSC-G3 advantages over Sony DSC-T77

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 1030 SW

Sony DSC-T77
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Wider angle lens
Sony DSC-G3
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compared to Sony DSC-T700

Sony DSC-T77
Sony DSC-T700
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
Sony DSC-G3
Sony DSC-T700
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Olympus Tough-8000

Sony DSC-T77
Olympus Tough-8000
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens
Sony DSC-G3
Olympus Tough-8000
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Sony DSC-T900

Sony DSC-T77
Sony DSC-T900
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
Sony DSC-G3
Sony DSC-T900
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony DSC-TX1

Sony DSC-T77
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Sony DSC-G3
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
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