Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX30

Below, we are contrasting the Sony RX10 II and Sony TX30, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar but the RX10 II (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 II was launched 23 months after the TX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX10 II grades versus the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 II Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX10 II provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the RX10 II compared to the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 II and TX30 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 II and TX30.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer RX10 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.