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Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Successor is Sony RX100 II
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the RX100 (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 was introduced 8 months later than the TX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the RX100 grades against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony TX200V

 RX100 TX200V 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony RX100

 TX200V RX100 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1229kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony TX200V

 RX100 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 enjoys outer measurements 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 TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 and the TX200V.

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 and TX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer RX100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
64
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
36
MP count good (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
79
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others (240 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 Travel photography features
Sony TX200V Travel photography features
79
lighter than others (240 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
has focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
47
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
38
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (240 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Sony RX100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-28 2012-01-30
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech WhiteMagic TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 390 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $448 $500