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Sony TX7 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Sony TX7 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the TX7 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TX7 (1/2.4") and W510 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TX7 was launched 12 months before the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TX7 grades versus the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony W510

 TX7 W510 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TX7

 W510 TX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony W510

 TX7 W510 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX7 features outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX7 versus Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TX7 compared to the W510.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TX7 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX7 and W510.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W510 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TX7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX7
Portrait photography with Sony W510
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX7
Sports photography with Sony W510
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
59
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $99