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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony RX100 IV and Sony A77 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very comparable but the RX100 IV (1") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 IV was unveiled 13 months later than the A77 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RX100 IV scores vs the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony A77 II

 RX100 IV A77 II 
LaunchedJune 2015May 2014Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony RX100 IV

 A77 II RX100 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony A77 II

 RX100 IV A77 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1229k1229kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 IV and Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 IV versus the A77 II.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and A77 II.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 IV using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A77 II will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer RX100 IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 IV
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
65
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others (298 grams)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (16.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
86
lighter than others (298g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
64
weather proof
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 IV
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
74
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery life (480 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (298 grams)
doesn't have external microphone port
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 IV and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-06-10 2014-05-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 24 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 16.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 647g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 13.4
DXO Low light rating 562 1013
Other
Battery life 280 images 480 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $898 $1,198