Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Replaced the Sony A700
- Refreshed by Sony A77 II
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 II versus Sony A77, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the RX100 II (1") and A77 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 II was launched 21 months later than the A77 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RX100 II matches up against the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A77
RX100 II | A77 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | October 2011 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony RX100 II
A77 | RX100 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony A77
RX100 II | A77 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II has outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 II versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 II versus the A77.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and A77.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A77 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern RX100 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony SLT-A77 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-06-27 | 2011-10-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 281 gr (0.62 pounds) | 732 gr (1.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 483 | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 470 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $598 | $900 |