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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TF1 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TF1 was manufactured 3 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TF1 matches up against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony TX7

 TF1 TX7 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TF1

 TX7 TF1 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony TX7

 TF1 TX7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TF1 versus the TX7.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and TX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TF1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony TF1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TF1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography factors
Sony TX7 Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TF1
Sports photography with Sony TX7
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony TX7
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-21 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 life 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $266 $300