Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony QX1 versus Sony A77 II, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The QX1 was announced 4 months later than the A77 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the QX1 grades versus the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony QX1 has got outside dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the QX1 compared to the A77 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and A77 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A77 II to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.