Sony A7S vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A7S versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7S was announced 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7S grades vs the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7S enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7S versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7S compared to the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S and RX100 VA is 77 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.