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Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sony HX30V and Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the HX30V (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX30V was announced 2 years after the TX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX30V grades versus the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony TX7

 HX30V TX7 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony HX30V

 TX7 HX30V 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony TX7

 HX30V TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX30V has outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX30V compared to the TX7.

Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and TX7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX30V with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX30V will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent HX30V is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
Sony TX7 Sports photography advice
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography details
Sony TX7 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (254g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sony HX30V vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 254 grams (0.56 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $420 $300