Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Sony S2100 and Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.