Sony RX1R vs Sony A99

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony RX1R and Sony A99, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1R (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RX1R was launched 7 months later than the A99 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RX1R scores vs the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R has outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RX1R vs the A99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and A99 is 79 and 57 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and A99.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer RX1R will have a benefit in sensor innovation.