Sony QX100 vs Sony A77 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony QX100 and Sony A77 II, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively comparable but the QX100 (1") and A77 II (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The QX100 was unveiled 8 months before the A77 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the QX100 matches up vs the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX100 enjoys outer measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX100 and Sony A77 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the QX100 and the A77 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and A77 II is 92 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and A77 II.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A77 II will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older QX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.