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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was introduced 5 years after the TX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RX1R II grades vs the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony TX5

 RX1R II TX5 
LaunchedOctober 2015February 2010Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony RX1R II

 TX5 RX1R II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX5

 RX1R II TX5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R II enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the RX1R II vs the TX5.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and TX5 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and TX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will deliver extra detail using its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer RX1R II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography information
Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1R II
Street photography with Sony TX5
73
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
63
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 shots)
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
59
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
environment sealing
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (148 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX5 Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-10-13 2010-02-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 861.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 14cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $3,300 $239