Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX100V

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX100V, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX10 II (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the RX10 II (1") and TX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 II was unveiled 4 years after the TX100V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX10 II scores against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 II Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX10 II offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 II against the TX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 II and TX100V is 58 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 II and TX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 II will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer RX10 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.