Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
33
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX1 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.4").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX1 was manufactured 5 months before the TX7 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TX1 scores versus the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony TX7
TX1 | TX7 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX1
TX7 | TX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony TX7
TX1 | TX7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX1 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TX1 vs the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and TX7.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | - | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $300 |