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Sony S950 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony S950
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony TX7

 S950 TX7 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony S950

 TX7 S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony TX7

 S950 TX7 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography details
Sony TX7 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
features focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
32
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sony S950 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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