Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony RX1 and Sony A77 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty well matched but the RX1 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1 was manufactured 15 months before the A77 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RX1 grades versus the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX1 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 change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the RX1 vs the A77 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and A77 II is 79 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and A77 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The RX1 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older RX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.