Sony RX100 IV vs Sony TX55

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 IV and Sony TX55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and TX55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 IV was introduced 3 years after the TX55 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera 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 TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the RX100 IV matches up versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 IV features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 IV and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 IV against the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 IV and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 IV and TX55.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern RX100 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.