Sony TX7 vs Sony W230

Lets look more closely at the Sony TX7 vs Sony W230, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX7 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the TX7 (1/2.4") and W230 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The TX7 was released 11 months after the W230 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TX7 matches up versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX7 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX7 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TX7 vs the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX7 and W230.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W230 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TX7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.