Sony RX1R vs Sony TX5

The following is a extended comparison of the Sony RX1R versus Sony TX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R was introduced 3 years after the TX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX1R scores against the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R provides exterior measurements 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1R versus the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and TX5 is 79 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and TX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1R will offer greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger RX1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.