Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX5

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX10 II and Sony TX5, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the RX10 II (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX10 II (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 II was announced 5 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap 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 TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX10 II matches up vs the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 II Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 II enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony RX10 II and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 II versus the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 II and TX5 is 58 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 II and TX5.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX10 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 II will show more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher RX10 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.