Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S7000 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was revealed 4 years after the TX9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S7000 matches up against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S7000 has outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S7000 and the TX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and TX9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S7000 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S7000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.