Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX7

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S3100 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3100 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the S3100 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The S3100 was unveiled 14 months later than the TX7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3100 scores vs the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3100 vs the TX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and TX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S3100 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3100 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S3100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.