Sony A7 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A7 vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the A7 (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A7 was launched 7 months later than the RX100 II and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7 scores vs the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7 features external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A7 compared to the RX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and RX100 II is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and RX100 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A7 provides an edge in sensor tech.