Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a complete analysis of the Sony A99 II and Sony RX100 III, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A99 II was launched 2 years later than the RX100 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A99 II grades against the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A99 II comes with external dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Sony A99 II and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A99 II against the RX100 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and RX100 III is 57 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and RX100 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A99 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A99 II will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent A99 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.