Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A77

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony A77, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly similar but the RX100 VII (1") and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VII was revealed 7 years after the A77 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX100 VII grades against the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VII comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the A77.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VII and A77 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VII and A77.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VII having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A77 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger RX100 VII is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.