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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sony TX20
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX20

 Z7 TX20 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2012More modern by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon Z7

 TX20 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX20

 Z7 TX20 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX20 Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (330 CIPA)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count high (46MP)
low battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
low battery (330 per charge)
52
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony TX20
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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
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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