Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX100V

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX100V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R II was brought out 4 years after the TX100V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX1R II grades vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX1R II vs the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and TX100V is 78 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will render greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer RX1R II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.