Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX20

Below, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the RX100 II (1") and TX20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 II was brought out 17 months after the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the RX100 II scores against the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II features external measurements 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 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).

Analyze the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the RX100 II against the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and TX20 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and TX20.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern RX100 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.