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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony RX1R and Sony TX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and TX10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was manufactured 23 months later than the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the RX1R matches up against the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony TX10

 RX1R TX10 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony RX1R

 TX10 RX1R 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony TX10

 RX1R TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1R compared to the TX10.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and TX10 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and TX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1R will give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger RX1R provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
53
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
62
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (270 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
66
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging information
Sony TX10 Vlogging information
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-26 2011-08-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Xtra FineTFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 grams (1.06 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,798 $309