Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony TX5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The RX100 VII was revealed 9 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RX100 VII scores vs the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VII offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions 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 VII versus Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VII vs the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and TX5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and TX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.