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Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(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
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 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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony TX7

 HX80 TX7 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2010More recent by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony HX80

 TX7 HX80 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony TX7

 HX80 TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display resolution921k921kSame 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).

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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.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
39
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography info
Sony TX7 Sports photography info
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
76
great battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than average (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX7 Landscape photography highlights
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX80
Vlogging with Sony TX7
75
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic jack
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sony HX80 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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