Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A77 II

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony A77 II, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty well matched but the RX10 IV (1") and A77 II (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was revealed 3 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX10 IV scores vs the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX10 IV enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RX10 IV and the A77 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and A77 II is 52 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and A77 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX10 IV with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX10 IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.