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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was released 7 months after the TX100V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the HX7V matches up against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony TX100V

 HX7V TX100V 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony HX7V

 TX100V HX7V 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony TX100V

 HX7V TX100V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V enjoys 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) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HX7V and the TX100V.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and TX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern HX7V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX7V
Street photography with Sony TX100V
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX7V
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
Sony TX100V Travel photography advice
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Type of storage 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
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