Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX7

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R II was revealed 5 years after the TX7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the RX1R II matches up vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II has external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the RX1R II compared to the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and TX7 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and TX7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX1R II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.