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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony RX1R II versus Sony TX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R II was introduced 3 years after the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the RX1R II scores versus the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony TX20

 RX1R II TX20 
IntroducedOctober 2015February 2012More modern by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony RX1R II

 TX20 RX1R II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX20

 RX1R II TX20 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II features outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the RX1R II versus the TX20.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and TX20 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and TX20.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX1R II will provide more detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1R II
Street photography with Sony TX20
73
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
63
amazing resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
59
amazing resolution (42MP)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 shots)
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
environment sealing
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
68
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
amazing resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-10-13 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 14cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $3,300 $330