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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony TX7

 TX200V TX7 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX200V

 TX7 TX200V 
Display sizing3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony TX7

 TX200V TX7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
Sony TX7 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography features
Sony TX7 Travel photography features
71
environment proof
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX200V
Vlogging with Sony TX7
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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