Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R was revealed 17 months later than the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the RX1R scores against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the RX1R vs the TX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and TX20 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and TX20.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX1R having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher RX1R is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.