Sony RX1 vs Sony TX200V

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony RX1 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was introduced 13 months later than the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX1 scores versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX1 vs the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and TX200V is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and TX200V.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher RX1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.