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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A77 II

 RX100 II A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony RX100 II

 A77 II RX100 II 
IntroducedMay 2014June 2013More modern by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony A77 II

 RX100 II A77 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1229k1229kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
70
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 II
Street photography with Sony A77 II
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (281 grams)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
Sony A77 II Travel photography advice
80
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than average (281g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
74
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
low battery life (480 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 II as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (281g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-06-27 2014-05-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 50
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 281 grams (0.62 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
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 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.4
DXO Low light rating 483 1013
Other
Battery life 350 photos 480 photos
Type of battery 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 (Yes (2 or 12 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 One One
Retail price $598 $1,198