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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 versus Sony TX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z7 was announced 7 years after the TX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z7 matches up vs the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX10

 Z7 TX10 
IntroducedAugust 2018August 2011More modern by 86 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon Z7

 TX10 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX10

 Z7 TX10 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has got outer dimensions 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 TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z7 versus the TX10.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and TX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and TX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will result in more detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Z7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
environment proof
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-08-23 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,797 $309