Sony S930 vs Sony TX7

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony S930 and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the S930 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S930 was brought out 12 months prior to the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S930 grades vs the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony S930 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S930 and the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and TX7.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The S930 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The older S930 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.