Sony S950 vs Sony TX7
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Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony TX7
S950 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony S950
TX7 | S950 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony TX7
S950 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 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, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $300 |