Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TX20

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony TX20, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and TX20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The RX10 IV was introduced 5 years after the TX20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX10 IV matches up versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV has outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the RX10 IV versus the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and TX20 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and TX20.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX10 IV using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger RX10 IV will have an advantage in sensor tech.