Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 II versus Sony A77 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the RX100 II (1") and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 II was introduced 10 months before the A77 II so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX100 II matches up vs the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 II vs the A77 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and A77 II is 89 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and A77 II.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A77 II will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged RX100 II will be behind with regard to sensor tech.