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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Later Model is Sony RX1R II
Sony TX20
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony TX20

 RX1R TX20 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony RX1R

 TX20 RX1R 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony TX20

 RX1R TX20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than competition (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
66
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-26 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482 gr (1.06 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
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 rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 Single Single
Retail price $2,798 $330