Sony S950 vs Sony TX7

Lets examine more closely at the Sony S950 vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the S950 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S950 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S950 grades against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S950 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S950 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S950 compared to the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S950 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The S950 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older S950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.