Sony RX100 vs Sony TX20

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 vs Sony TX20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the RX100 (1") and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 was unveiled 7 months later than the TX20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 scores vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 against the TX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and TX20.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer RX100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.