Sony RX1R vs Sony TX100V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony RX1R versus Sony TX100V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was introduced 2 years after the TX100V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX1R scores vs the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Sony RX1R versus Sony TX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RX1R compared to the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and TX100V is 79 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1R using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer RX1R provides an advantage in sensor technology.