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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched February 2015
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony TX9

 S7000 TX9 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Nikon S7000

 TX9 S7000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony TX9

 S7000 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (165g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
terrible battery (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition (165g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (165g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony TX9
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 gr (0.36 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $799