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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed February 2013
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony TX20

 RX1 TX20 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony RX1

 TX20 RX1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony TX20

 RX1 TX20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (482g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
53
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
62
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (270 per charge)
more heavy than others (482g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
65
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1
Vlogging with Sony TX20
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (482g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 grams (1.06 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,798 $330