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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S7000 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was unveiled 2 years later than the TX20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S7000 grades versus the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony TX20

 S7000 TX20 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S7000

 TX20 S7000 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony TX20

 S7000 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S7000 versus Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S7000 against the TX20.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and TX20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S7000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (165 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
terrible battery (180 per charge)
heavier than competition (165g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (165 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony TX20
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 180 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $330