Sony A900 vs Sony RX10 II

Let's look more closely at the Sony A900 and Sony RX10 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and RX10 II (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was launched 7 years prior to the RX10 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A900 scores vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 enjoys outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A900 and Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 compared to the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and RX10 II is 54 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and RX10 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A900 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A900 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.