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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX55, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Z7 was launched 7 years after the TX55 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 grades vs the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX55

 Z7 TX55 
RevealedAugust 2018July 2011More modern by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1230kSharper screen (+870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon Z7

 TX55 Z7 
Screen sizing3.3"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX55

 Z7 TX55 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 against the TX55.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and TX55 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and TX55.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Z7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
87
you can focus manually
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
36
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Sony TX55
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is great (46MP)
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery life (250 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-08-23 2011-07-24
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media XQD card microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,797 $350