Canon 700D vs Sony TX7

Here, we are looking at the Canon 700D vs Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the 700D (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The 700D was launched 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 700D grades against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 700D Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon 700D vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 700D compared to the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and TX7 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 700D and TX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 700D due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 700D will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 700D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.