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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony RX1 versus Sony TX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor size.

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The RX1 was revealed 3 years after the TX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX1 scores vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony TX1

 RX1 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2009Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony RX1

 TX1 RX1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony TX1

 RX1 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX1 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the RX1 against the TX1.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and TX1 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer RX1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
53
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 per charge)
heavier than competition (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
65
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-02-19 2009-08-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482g (1.06 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,798 $350