Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7
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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TX200V (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX200V was revealed 2 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TX200V grades vs the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony TX7
TX200V | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX200V
TX7 | TX200V | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony TX7
TX200V | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX200V provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TX200V compared to the TX7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and TX7.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX200V with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX200V will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TX200V provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-30 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 18 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 images | - |
Form 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 | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $500 | $300 |