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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony HX7V and Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was introduced very close to the TX10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX7V grades against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony TX10

 HX7V TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony HX7V

 TX10 HX7V 
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Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony TX10

 HX7V TX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX7V provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX7V against the TX10.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and TX10.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology XtraFine LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $309