Sony RX100 IV vs Sony TX200V

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony TX200V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very well matched but the RX100 IV (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The RX100 IV was manufactured 3 years after the TX200V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the RX100 IV grades vs the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 IV and the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 IV should have a benefit in sensor technology.