Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX200V

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 II (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The RX100 II was released 18 months later than the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RX100 II scores vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 II has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 II and the TX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and TX200V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger RX100 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.