Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was announced 19 months later than the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S7000 scores vs the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S7000 against the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and TX30.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX30 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S7000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.