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Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the S02 (1/3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S02 was unveiled 3 years after the TX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S02 scores versus the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Sony TX7

 S02 TX7 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2010More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon S02

 TX7 S02 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Sony TX7

 S02 TX7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S02 features outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S02 vs the TX7.

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S02 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and TX7.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S02 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S02 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (13MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX7 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
59
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX7 Landscape photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition (149g)
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Nikon S02 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Sony TX7
 Nikon Coolpix S02Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Retail price $177 $300