Sony HX7V vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony HX7V vs Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was released 7 months earlier than the TX20 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX7V grades versus the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V enjoys external dimensions 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HX7V versus the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and TX20.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged HX7V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.