Sony HX200V vs Sony TX7

Below, we will be looking at the Sony HX200V vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HX200V was released 2 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX200V matches up versus the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V has outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX200V vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX200V vs the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and TX7 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and TX7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX200V because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX200V provides an edge in sensor innovation.