Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX55
Z7 | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 87 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1230k | Sharper screen (+870k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon Z7
TX55 | Z7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX55
Z7 | TX55 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |