Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX1

Following is a extensive review of the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was released 8 years after the TX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX100 VI matches up against the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and TX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and TX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.