Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony RX1 and Sony TX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The RX1 was launched 12 months after the TX20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the RX1 scores vs the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX1 compared to the TX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and TX20 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and TX20.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent RX1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.