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Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2013
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Sony QX100 and Sony TX7, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the QX100 (1") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The QX100 was manufactured 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the QX100 matches up versus the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony TX7

 QX100 TX7 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2010Fresher by 45 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony QX100

 TX7 QX100 
Screen dimensions3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony TX7

 QX100 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX100 offers exterior dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX100 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the QX100 and the TX7.

Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and TX7.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher QX100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX100
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX100
Street photography with Sony TX7
71
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX100
Travel photography with Sony TX7
69
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX100 Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX100 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
38
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sony QX100 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX100 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options None Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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 data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") 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 life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $268 $300