Sony S980 vs Sony TX7

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony S980 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very close but the S980 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S980 was introduced 10 months before the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S980 matches up vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S980 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony S980 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S980 compared to the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S980 and TX7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S980 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony S980 will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S980 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.