Sony RX100 IV vs Sony TX30

Following is a complete review of the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony TX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close but the RX100 IV (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was revealed 23 months after the TX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX100 IV grades against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 IV enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 IV against the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 IV and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and TX30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX100 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.