Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony TX55, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and TX55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VI was brought out 6 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RX100 VI grades against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VI has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 VI vs the TX55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and TX55.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.