Sony RX100 vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 and Sony TX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX100 (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 was unveiled 2 years after the TX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the RX100 grades vs the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 compared to the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and TX5.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer RX100 will have an edge in sensor technology.