Sony TX200V vs Sony TX7

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.

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.

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.

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.