Sony RX100 III vs Sony A77 II

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 III and Sony A77 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly well matched but the RX100 III (1") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 III was unveiled very close to the A77 II so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX100 III matches up vs the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 III enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 III and Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 III compared to the A77 II.

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

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 III and A77 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 III having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 II will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.