Sony RX10 II vs Sony A99

Lets look closer at the Sony RX10 II versus Sony A99, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively close but the RX10 II (1") and A99 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 II was revealed 2 years after the A99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX10 II matches up versus the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Sony RX10 II Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX10 II comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX10 II versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the RX10 II vs the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 II and A99 is 58 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 II and A99.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 II having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX10 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.