Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony TX1 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and TX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was launched 17 months prior to the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TX1 grades versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX1 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Sony TX1 and Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TX1 and the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX100V will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.