Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX100V

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX100V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and TX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was launched 7 years after the TX100V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RX100 VA grades vs the TX100V in the way of 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-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA features 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) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 VA compared to the TX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and TX100V.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer RX100 VA provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.