Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX30

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very comparable but the RX100 V (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was revealed 3 years after the TX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX100 V matches up against the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V provides physical dimensions 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 TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 V against the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and TX30.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 V having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 V will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 V provides an edge in sensor innovation.