Sony RX100 vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 and Sony TX100V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the RX100 (1") and TX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 was revealed 20 months after the TX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the RX100 scores vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 against the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and TX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern RX100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.