Sony HX10V vs Sony TX7

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony HX10V versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the HX10V (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX10V was launched 2 years after the TX7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX10V scores vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V has outer dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX10V versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the HX10V compared to the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and TX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX10V due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX10V will have an advantage in sensor tech.