Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A77

Below is a complete review of the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony A77, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very well matched but the RX10 IV (1") and A77 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was revealed 5 years later than the A77 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX10 IV grades versus the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 IV provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony A77 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 IV and the A77.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and A77 is 52 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and A77.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX10 IV with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher RX10 IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.