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Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A7 III versus Sony TX7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 III was revealed 8 years after the TX7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A7 III matches up versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony TX7

 A7 III TX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010Newer by 100 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony A7 III

 TX7 A7 III 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony TX7

 A7 III TX7 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 III has outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7 III versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A7 III compared to the TX7.

Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and TX7 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and TX7.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 III will render greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A7 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7 III
Street photography with Sony TX7
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (610 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7 III
Travel photography with Sony TX7
73
good battery (610 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (610 CIPA)
2 card slots
36
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7 III
Vlogging with Sony TX7
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sony A7 III vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony TX7
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-27 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,998 $300