Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX1

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony RX100 V versus Sony TX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RX100 V (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was brought out 7 years after the TX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX100 V grades vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 V features exterior dimensions 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 V vs the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and TX1.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 V due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will render more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger RX100 V will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.