Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 V

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A9 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the A9 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 was launched 7 months after the RX100 V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A9 scores against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A9 provides external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony A9 versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A9 and the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and RX100 V is 65 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and RX100 V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A9 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A9 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger A9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.