Sony RX10 II vs Sony A77

Let's look closer at the Sony RX10 II vs Sony A77, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty similar but the RX10 II (1") and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 II was released 3 years later than the A77 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX10 II scores against the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 II Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 II provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 II vs Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the RX10 II vs the A77.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 II and A77 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 II and A77.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX10 II because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A77 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher RX10 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.