Sony A7S vs Sony TX7

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony A7S and Sony TX7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A7S (Full frame) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7S was announced 4 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A7S scores vs the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7S features outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7S and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7S compared to the TX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and TX7 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and TX7.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7S will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.