Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX200V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony TX200V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 VI (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VI was manufactured 6 years after the TX200V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the RX100 VI grades versus the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the TX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and TX200V is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and TX200V.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 VI is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.