Sony RX1 vs Sony A77

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony RX1 versus Sony A77, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the RX1 (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was revealed 17 months after the A77 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the RX1 grades vs the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX1 compared to the A77.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and A77 is 79 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and A77.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The RX1 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern RX1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.