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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
34
Overall
32

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was released 9 months after the TX7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX30 IS grades versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony TX7

 SX30 IS TX7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon SX30 IS

 TX7 SX30 IS 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony TX7

 SX30 IS TX7 

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the TX7.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and TX7 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and TX7.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX30 IS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX30 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX7
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony TX7
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $300