Sony A9 II vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A9 II versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the A9 II (Full frame) and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A9 II was announced 4 years after the RX10 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A9 II grades against the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 II features outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A9 II versus Sony RX10 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A9 II against the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 II and RX10 II is 62 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 II and RX10 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A9 II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A9 II will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A9 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.