Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX30

Following is a complete review of the Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very well matched but the RX100 II (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 II was launched very close to the TX30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RX100 II matches up vs the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 II Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 II against the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and TX30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.