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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(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
Sony TX7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony TX7

 TX1 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX1

 TX7 TX1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony TX7

 TX1 TX7 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
features touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (149g)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging features
Sony TX7 Vlogging features
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony 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