Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX200V

The following is a complete overview of the Sony RX100 V and Sony TX200V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very similar but the RX100 V (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 V was announced 4 years after the TX200V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the RX100 V grades vs the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 V and the TX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and TX200V.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 V with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.