Nikon A10 vs Sony TX7

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon A10 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A10 was manufactured 6 years after the TX7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A10 grades vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A10 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A10 and the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and TX7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon A10 will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent A10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.