Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX7

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VA was revealed 8 years after the TX7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 VA matches up against the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VA and the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and TX7.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer RX100 VA should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.