Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX1

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony TX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was announced 9 years after the TX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RX100 VA matches up vs the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VA offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VA vs the TX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and TX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will give more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger RX100 VA is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.