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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony HX7V versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the HX7V (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX7V was introduced 19 months later than the TX7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX7V scores vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony TX7

 HX7V TX7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony HX7V

 TX7 HX7V 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony TX7

 HX7V TX7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX7V has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX7V versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the HX7V versus the TX7.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and TX7.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX7V having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX7V will give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern HX7V will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography factors
Sony TX7 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX7V
Sports photography with Sony TX7
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $300