Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX5

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.