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Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7

Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68
Sony Alpha a5100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony a5000
Sony TX7
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The a5100 was introduced 4 years after the TX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the a5100 matches up vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sony TX7

 a5100 TX7 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony a5100

 TX7 a5100 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sony a5100 and Sony TX7

 a5100 TX7 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony a5100 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the a5100 vs the TX7.

Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the a5100 and TX7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The a5100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony a5100 will offer you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger a5100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony a5100 Portrait photography features
Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
72
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony a5100 Street photography info
Sony TX7 Street photography info
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony a5100 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (400 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony a5100 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
80
better than average battery (400 shots)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
59
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a5100 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
36
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a5100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sony a5100 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a5100 and Sony TX7
 Sony Alpha a5100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a5100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-08-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 179 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash modes Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $448 $300