Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX55

Its time to look much closer at the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and TX55 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VII was brought out 8 years after the TX55 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX100 VII grades against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VII offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VII vs the TX55.

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

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and TX55.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VII due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.