Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5

Below, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony TX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was introduced 8 years after the TX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 VA grades against the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VA and the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and TX5.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will give greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer RX100 VA will have an edge in sensor innovation.