Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX200V

Here is a extended overview of the Sony RX100 III versus Sony TX200V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty close but the RX100 III (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 III was launched 2 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX100 III scores versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 III has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 III versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 III compared to the TX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 III and TX200V.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 III because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher RX100 III will have an edge in sensor tech.