Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A77 II

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony A77 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 VA (1") and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was unveiled 4 years after the A77 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 VA scores vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VA and the A77 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and A77 II is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and A77 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 II will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA provides a benefit in sensor tech.