Sony TX100V vs Sony TX7

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony TX100V vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TX100V (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX100V was launched 13 months after the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX100V scores versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX100V has external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX100V vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TX100V versus the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX100V and TX7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX100V due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern TX100V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.