Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX10
Z7 | TX10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 86 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1179k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon Z7
TX10 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX10
Z7 | TX10 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Nikon Z7 versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |