Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TX10

Below, we will be comparing the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony TX10, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and TX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The RX10 IV was released 6 years after the TX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX10 IV grades versus the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 IV has exterior 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 TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 IV against the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and TX10 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and TX10.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher RX10 IV should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.