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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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 TX30 vs Sony TX7 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TX30 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The TX30 was introduced 3 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TX30 scores against the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TX7

 TX30 TX7 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX30

 TX7 TX30 
Display size3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony TX7

 TX30 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX30 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TX30 compared to the TX7.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX30 and TX7.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX30 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TX30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX30
Sports photography with Sony TX7
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 Travel photography features
Sony TX7 Travel photography features
69
environment proof
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
provides touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149g)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-07-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings - 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, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $300