Sony HX7V vs Sony TX30

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony HX7V vs Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was manufactured 24 months earlier than the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX7V grades versus the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX7V and the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and TX30.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX30 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.