Sony RX100 IV vs Sony TX5

The following is a thorough review of the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony TX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was released 5 years after the TX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the RX100 IV grades against the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 IV has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 IV and the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 IV and TX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger RX100 IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.