Sony RX10 vs Sony TX1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX10 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.