Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony RX1R II versus Sony TX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was announced 5 years after the TX9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX1R II scores vs the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R II has physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX1R II versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RX1R II versus the TX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and TX9 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and TX9.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1R II will provide greater detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.