Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX30

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close but the RX100 VI (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The RX100 VI was launched 4 years later than the TX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RX100 VI scores versus the TX30 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 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VI provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VI against the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and TX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and TX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI provides an advantage in sensor technology.