Canon SX500 IS vs Sony TX7

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was launched 2 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX500 IS scores against the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the TX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and TX7 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and TX7.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX500 IS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.