Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are looking at the Sony A99 II versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was launched 22 months prior to the RX100 VA making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A99 II grades against the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony A99 II features outer 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 VA 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).

Take a look at the Sony A99 II versus Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A99 II compared to the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and RX100 VA is 57 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and RX100 VA.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A99 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A99 II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A99 II is going to be behind in sensor tech.