Sony A7 II vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look closer at the Sony A7 II and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the A7 II (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A7 II was introduced 5 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A7 II matches up versus the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 II features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7 II and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7 II vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and RX100 VII is 69 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 II and RX100 VII.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7 II will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A7 II will be behind with regard to sensor tech.