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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony RX1R II versus Sony TX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was announced 6 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RX1R II grades vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony TX1

 RX1R II TX1 
RevealedOctober 2015August 2009Newer by 76 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony RX1R II

 TX1 RX1R II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX1

 RX1R II TX1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the RX1R II and the TX1.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and TX1 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R II and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer you more detail with its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer RX1R II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
excellent MP (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (507 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
63
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
59
excellent MP (42MP)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
heavier than average (507 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than average (507g)
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-10-13 2009-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 14cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $3,300 $350