Sony HX7V vs Sony TX1

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony HX7V vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the HX7V (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The HX7V was unveiled 24 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX7V scores against the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX7V vs Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX7V compared to the TX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and TX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX7V using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX7V will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern HX7V provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.