Sony A7 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A7 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very comparable but the A7 (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A7 grades against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7 versus the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7 and RX100 VA is 78 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.