Sony RX1 vs Sony A99

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony RX1 and Sony A99, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RX1 was released 3 months later than the A99 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RX1 grades against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1 compared to the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and A99 is 79 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and A99.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.