Sony HX7V vs Sony TX10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.