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Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • New Model is Sony RX10 II
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the RX10 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RX10 (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The RX10 was released 4 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX10 scores versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony TX1

 RX10 TX1 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2009Fresher by 57 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k230kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony RX10

 TX1 RX10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX10 and Sony TX1

 RX10 TX1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 vs the TX1.

Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 and TX1 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 and TX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent RX10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 Portrait photography info
Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
70
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX10
Sports photography with Sony TX1
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
weather proof
good battery life (420 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX10
Travel photography with Sony TX1
58
good battery life (420 shots)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-20 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,290k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech WhiteMagic -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 813g (1.79 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 474 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $698 $350