Sony TX55 vs Sony TX7
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Sony TX55 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010
Photography Glossary Sony TX55 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony TX55 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TX55 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TX55 was brought out 19 months after the TX7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX55 grades versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony TX7
| TX55 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX55
| TX7 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony TX7
| TX55 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Sony TX55 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX55 and Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX55 and the TX7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX55 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and TX7.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX55 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX55 will result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern TX55 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-24 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.3" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine OLED display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.70 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 109g (0.24 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 photographs | - |
| Battery type | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $300 |