Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VI was launched 8 years after the TX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as 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 TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RX100 VI scores versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. 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) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI and the TX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and TX5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and TX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VI provides an edge in sensor innovation.