Sony TX7 vs Sony W560

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.