Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TX1

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony TX1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 IV was manufactured 8 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the RX10 IV grades versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 IV enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 IV versus the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and TX1 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and TX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX10 IV because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer RX10 IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.