Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX9

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and TX9 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VA was announced 8 years after the TX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX100 VA scores vs the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VA against the TX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VA and TX9.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger RX100 VA is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.