Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX100V

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX100V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the RX100 III (1") and TX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 III was brought out 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX100 III grades versus the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 III versus the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and TX100V.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent RX100 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.