Sony RX100 vs Sony TX10

Here is a extended overview of the Sony RX100 versus Sony TX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the RX100 (1") and TX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 was brought out 13 months later than the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX100 scores versus the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 compared to the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and TX10.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.