Sony RX10 vs Sony A99

On this page, we are looking at the Sony RX10 versus Sony A99, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very well matched but the RX10 (1") and A99 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 was released 16 months after the A99 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the RX10 scores versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 versus the A99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 and A99 is 58 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 and A99.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern RX10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.