Sony QX100 vs Sony TX1

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony QX100 and Sony TX1, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the QX100 (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The QX100 was launched 4 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the QX100 grades vs the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony QX100 offers physical measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the QX100 against the TX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and TX1.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The QX100 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX100 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger QX100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.