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Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony A77 II

 RX1 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony RX1

 A77 II RX1 
IntroducedMay 2014February 2013Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony A77 II

 RX1 A77 II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1229k1229kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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).

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Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A77 II Portrait photography highlights
81
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A77 II Sports photography highlights
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
62
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 II Landscape photography advice
64
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (480 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Sony RX1 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-02-19 2014-05-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-22.0 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 gr (1.06 lb) 647 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 82
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 13.4
DXO Low light score 2534 1013
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 480 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,798 $1,198