Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TX30

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TX30, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the RX10 IV (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The RX10 IV was revealed 4 years after the TX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the RX10 IV grades versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV provides outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 IV vs the TX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and TX30 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and TX30.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 IV using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 IV will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher RX10 IV provides a benefit in sensor innovation.