Sony A6100 vs Sony TX1

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A6100 and Sony TX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A6100 was released 10 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A6100 matches up vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 has outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6100 and Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A6100 versus the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and TX1 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A6100 and TX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6100 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer A6100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.