Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX7
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX7 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 Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Successor is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z7 versus Sony TX7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z7 was released 8 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z7 scores vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX7
Z7 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | January 2010 | More recent by 105 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 921k | Sharper display (+1179k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon Z7
TX7 | Z7 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX7
Z7 | TX7 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z7 versus Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 versus the TX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and TX7 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and TX7.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-08-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | 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 syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $2,797 | $300 |