Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony A9 II versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the A9 II (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A9 II was announced 15 months after the RX100 VA which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A9 II scores vs the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II provides outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A9 II versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A9 II compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and RX100 VA is 62 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A9 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A9 II will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A9 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.