Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX7

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the S7000 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The S7000 was announced 5 years after the TX7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S7000 grades versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S7000 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S7000 and the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S7000 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S7000 will give more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S7000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.