Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX7

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 II versus Sony TX7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the RX100 II (1") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 II was introduced 3 years after the TX7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the RX100 II matches up vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 II versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 II and the TX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and TX7.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will render more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern RX100 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.