Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Revealed August 2018
- Newer Model is 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
- Announced February 2012

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The Z7 was launched 6 years after the TX20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 scores against the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX20
Z7 | TX20 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 79 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+1178k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon Z7
TX20 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX20
Z7 | TX20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 and the TX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and TX20 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and TX20.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Z7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 shots | 250 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $2,797 | $330 |