Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX20

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and TX20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VI was brought out 6 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX100 VI grades vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 VI vs the TX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and TX20 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and TX20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI will have a benefit in sensor innovation.