Sony RX100 IV vs Sony A77 II

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.