Sony TX7 vs Sony W560
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony TX7 vs Sony W560 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Sony TX7 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and W560 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX7 was unveiled 12 months before the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TX7 grades against the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX7 vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX7 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony W560
TX7 | W560 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony TX7
W560 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony W560
TX7 | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony TX7 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX7 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Sony TX7 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TX7 compared to the W560.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX7 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX7 and W560.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX7 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W560 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TX7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 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 recording | ||
Storage type | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $139 |