Sony A7S vs Sony RX100

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony A7S versus Sony RX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and RX100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A7S was revealed 20 months later than the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A7S grades against the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A7S compared to the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S and RX100 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and RX100.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7S having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher A7S should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.