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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S01 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the S01 (1/2.9") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S01 was launched 3 years after the TX7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S01 grades vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony TX7

 S01 TX7 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon S01

 TX7 S01 
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony TX7

 S01 TX7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S01 provides outer measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S01 compared to the TX7.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and TX7.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S01 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The newer S01 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (96g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (190 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
lighter than competition in class (96g)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony TX7
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96g (0.21 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots - Single
Retail pricing $170 $300