Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7
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Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
(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
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Sony HX80 and Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the HX80 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX80 was revealed 6 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX80 matches up vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony TX7
HX80 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 76 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony HX80
TX7 | HX80 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony TX7
HX80 | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same display resolution |
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX80 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Sony HX80 and Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX80 against the TX7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and TX7.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX80 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX80 will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern HX80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-03-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | 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 | 18MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $368 | $300 |