Sony HX7V vs Sony TX7

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.