Sony RX1R vs Sony TX200V

Lets look more closely at the Sony RX1R and Sony TX200V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was revealed 18 months later than the TX200V making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX1R scores against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R comes with exterior measurements 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 TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX1R and the TX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and TX200V is 79 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer RX1R is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.