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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 was brought out 9 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z7 matches up vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX1

 Z7 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2018August 2009Fresher by 111 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon Z7

 TX1 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX1

 Z7 TX1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has got outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 compared to the TX1.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and TX1 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and TX1.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
87
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (330 shots)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (46MP)
low battery life (330 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
83
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
low battery life (330 CIPA)
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2018-08-23 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,797 $350