Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX1
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX1 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RX100 II (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 II was unveiled 3 years after the TX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 II scores vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony TX1
RX100 II | TX1 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | August 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony RX100 II
TX1 | RX100 II | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX1
RX100 II | TX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 II has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 II and the TX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and TX1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern RX100 II should have an edge in sensor tech.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-27 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 281 gr (0.62 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $598 | $350 |