Sony A9 II vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A9 II vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively close but the A9 II (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A9 II was launched 2 years later than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A9 II matches up against the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A9 II offers outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A9 II vs Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A9 II vs the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and RX10 IV is 62 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and RX10 IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A9 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A9 II will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent A9 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.