Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX55

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony RX1R II versus Sony TX55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R II was introduced 4 years after the TX55 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RX1R II matches up against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II features external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the RX1R II versus the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and TX55 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and TX55.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R II will give you extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.