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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony S2100 and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S2100 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S2100 was revealed very close to the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2100 scores vs the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony TX7

 S2100 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony S2100

 TX7 S2100 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony TX7

 S2100 TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2100 and the TX7.

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and TX7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2100 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony S2100 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2100
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2100
Street photography with Sony TX7
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2100
Sports photography with Sony TX7
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2100
Travel photography with Sony TX7
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
has focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
27
screen is a good size (3")
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging info
Sony TX7 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $300